I don't see it as necessisarily negative. I see it as protecting what I have and my idea of what I want.
If I walk down the same path as I have in the past, and I see someting that reminds me of a major pain in my life, I'm sure as hell going to make a turn and avoid it. (eg. someone lying to me the way an ex did. Someone afraid of a commitment.) But that doesn't pertain just to ralationships. Although it usually does.
As far as attacks go, If you can not intelligently back up your arguement and resort to trying to belittle someone because you have no more "ammo" for your debate, then you make yourself look weak and open yourself up for attack...IMO
Don't post something and then run away without defending your platform, and don't start an onslaught of a member because you don't agree with them.
I attack when provoked. I defend other memebers when they are attacked. And I'll shut you down as quickly as possible. I find it funny when they start in on someone, but when the tables get turned, they resort to foolish name calling...THAT'S the point where I make them Irrate. Makes them look foolish to everyone around them.
It is a dullard who speaks his mind without listening to anothers opnion or answering a simple question about his/her stance. And yes, I can ask you a question that is impossible to answer without making you question your belief on a subject. (That's the spirit of a debate) But if you can't answer intelligently, say so.
But state your opnion. And remember it's an opnion, it may not be right. To say yours is the only true one also opens you up for attack.
Don't try to look high and mighty. I'l be the first one to call you out on that.
The BOP (bureau of prisons) gives out $36,000 per year per innmate. Now that prisons are being privatized, the money figures are staggering. And it's free money. (not literally, but youknow what I mean) Nothing to regulate except bed counts and mess hall food for drug offenders.
Most crimes are drug related, so imagine how many people would be released and placed on welfare because they can't get jobs.
You can take a course...(I think it's 4 weeks--Evenings) at your local vocational school to get a certification in plumbing and electrical, heating and cooling, etc.
RE: Conditioning-Help or Hinderance?
I don't see it as necessisarily negative. I see it as protecting what I have and my idea of what I want.If I walk down the same path as I have in the past, and I see someting that reminds me of a major pain in my life, I'm sure as hell going to make a turn and avoid it. (eg. someone lying to me the way an ex did. Someone afraid of a commitment.) But that doesn't pertain just to ralationships. Although it usually does.