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1. God Fearing vs. Good Manners

   My Dear Cyber friend Viktor, I respect your passion for religion. I am not particularly religious, but I do believe in a higher order .. if you will. I think it's this "will" that drives us to have laws to protect each other from primitive natural instincts. Without these laws we might think it's ok to bonk someone on the head because we "honestly" don't like the look of them. So God willing or God fearing, we have decided on a moral order in a civil society. And as different as I imagine you and I are, I believe we agree on this issue. It was wrong for the person to have an affair - and doubly wrong to admit to it for money on television and destroy her husband. I'd say the latter is worse than the affair itself. Would you agree? ~Sue

   8 months ago In response to Moment of Truth

2. God's Law?

   Viktor, I'm confused at how anyone could know what "God's Law" is. We can only aspire to live good lives. I don't know if the doctor in question is good or bad. All I'm saying is let's give him an opportunity to say something. Again, I am worried about your tone. Who are you to determine a death sentence? Who are any of us to do that?? My dear cyber friend, I have lost many loved ones to violent crimes. And I'm grateful for my ability to forgive the terrible act - and pray the person will redeem themself. I lived in Palestine for a year ... and regularly prayed that one terrible act would go un-avenged. Isn't that what a civilized society is about? ~Sue

   8 months ago In response to Killer Doctor

3. What does Svensson have to say?

   I believe if we aspire to be civilized we should rehabilitate criminals and forgive. I believe a person can change. However, the crime Hellekant-Svensson was convicted of is distressing. Neo-Nazism ideology is toxic. My beloved fiance was murdered in Denmark by skin-heads. The Danish government did nothing to acknowledge the hate-factor. So I have no idea where the killers are now. But in Svenssons' case, he has gone through medical school ... it suggests he wants to help others. What does he have to say now? Does he want to redeem himself? Is he a good doctor?

   8 months ago In response to Killer Doctor

There is a time to lie

Ahem... I wonder when we lost sight of the value of white lies. I don't know if this scenario was staged or was "real" ... whatever that means. But it brings to mind the Monica Lewinsky mess. Pardon me, but when a person cheats on their spouse, are they then required to humiliate and destroy them publicy as well??

8 months ago In response to Moment of Truth

Take it easy Shirley

Dear Shirley: I have always wondered why a person feels they are justified in anti-American rhetoric, while claiming (or inferring) moral superiority. Think about it Shirley. Perhaps you hate a stereotype American. We all do. But if we aspire to be civilized shouldn't we reach out beyond those stereotypes? You sound angry and hostile ... and I believe this site is set up to foster dialogue. Perhaps you could reflect on your own prejudices .. and perhaps think before you write.

8 months ago In response to Hotel Rwanda Hilton?

Define what responsibility means to you.