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timtom

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Mon Mar-30-09 06:19 AM
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11. Voicing doubts is not the same as bashing

beliefs with ugly, strident language.

"I don't agree with Dennis Kucinich's position. I believe he has hurt the Democratic Party."

as opposed to

"Kucinich??? Looney tunes. Batshit crazy. And he saw a UFO."

or

"You believe that. I, on the other hand, believe this. And here's why I chose to believe the way I do..."

as opposed to

"Your beliefs suck! And you're batshit crazy for drinking that koolaid. And stupid, too."

See the difference?

Tone, my fellow DUers. It's all about tone! And civility.

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