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-Removed-Thread does cause one to wonder why trev's question, certainly a valid and timely one, was posed publically. Code taught to my generation held that you conduct yourself honorably with poise in all situations; pay your bills and discharge your responsibilities in a timely manner; treat others, including your enemies, better than they deserve; protect your family; never hurt your friends; do what you know to be right, no matter what the actions of others may be; never welch on obligations; respect the privacy and rights of others; never kiss and tell. Hesitated posting to this thread. Doing so questions its motive, which is none of my business.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWas that back when we walked 12 miles to school and it was uphill both ways?
Code taught to my generation held that you conduct yourself honorably with poise in all situations; pay your bills and discharge your responsibilities in a timely manner; treat others, including your enemies, better than they deserve; protect your family; never hurt your friends; do what you know to be right, no matter what the actions of others may be; never welch on obligations; respect the privacy and rights of others; never kiss and tell.
In truth, Bobby, these are the same values being taught today, even as we speak, by most
self-respecting parents. Our generation doesn't have unique insights on right and wrong.
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Originally posted by HandyAndySome days it was downhill both ways, Andy. There are clearly difference between generations (our grandparents, our
Was that back when we walked 12 miles to school and it was uphill both ways?
In truth, Bobby, these are the same values being taught today, even as we speak, by most
self-respecting parents. Our generation doesn't have unique insights on right and wrong.
parents, ourselves, our children). What remains the same is to have the conscience and will tto do the right thing.
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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby1 hand? Really? I had no idea. Are there stats to verify that GB?
With respect to [b]2) "... unique insights on right and wrong." I'm in total agreement. A certain percent of both children and adults screw royally in all generations. Knowing what is right isn't enough. Even a highly developed conscience with keen norms and standards doesn't necessarily cut it. Doing the right thiing requires will power and a stron ...[text shortened]... re unselfish in both word and deed. A census of draft dodgers could be taken on one hand.[/b]
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Originally posted by Great Big SteesHi, GBS. Somehow clicked a wrong combination of keys and poof... lost the entire
1 hand? Really? I had no idea. Are there stats to verify that GB?
first paragraph. Edited it all out and gave Andy an executive summary in reply.
Note: Answer to your question is 'no'. Simply used a figurative metaphor.
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAha I see. Some of us are metaphorically challenged and take what's said here as the gospell.
Hi, GBS. Somehow clicked a wrong combination of keys and poof... lost the entire
first paragraph. Edited it all out and gave Andy an executive summary in reply.
Note: Answer to your question is 'no'. Simply used a figurative metaphor.
Originally posted by Great Big SteesVietnam War marked the beginning of the coward exodous to Canada and elsewhere. Generally accepted,
Aha I see. Some of us are metaphorically challenged and take what's said here as the gospell.
I believe, that following WarII the world gradually changed. Some positive changes and some negative.
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