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Originally Posted by Omaroo
Gee - here I am - being portrayed as the complete *******. 
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Hi Chris
I did not interpreted your posts, or those of others where our views happened to differ, as being anything other that just one of the myriad views on life that constitute the collective thoughts of members of this Forum, each defining their particular perspective, at a particular point in their life.
Although we have much in common here on IIS, we also have quite different views, personalities, life experiences, beliefs, upbringing, etc., which most certainly can give rise to diametrically opposed views on certain topics.
However, where reasoned and considered views are quite different to mine, I do not see them as rocking the boat, nor as holding any less importance or value than mine. I may choose to disagree with them, but I will respect them, and even whilst disagreeing, I retain the perspective, through bitter experience, that my own views are by definition incomplete, sometimes narrow or even just wrong; they are limited by my personal vision and understanding and will most certainly continue to evolve as I develop.
The perspective of each of us is shaped by a myriad of events and experiences and that’s why we are the person we currently are, why we write the words we think. I do appreciate reading about how others experience the same events that I do, yet react so differently. I have and will continue to change my view because of the increased perspective I have obtained through such interactions.
Mostly they are adult to adult, but occasionally the mischievous child does creep in during those unguarded moments!
Cheers
Dennis