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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Many people on this Forum never, ever, touch on politics in anyway. On this Forum. You and I aren't among them.
Most people do NOT EVER discuss politics in social gatherings here in The Villages.. I know I don't. You also say that.
I think the anonymity of this Forum allows people to say hurtful things. Especially if they are annoyed or someone pushes their button. Or they feel they represent a large group who think like they do. On this forum.
But most people do not discuss politics here in The Villages. Not in real social situations. Here. In The Villages. Where people know your real name.
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Gracie,
I want to address this, but not right now.
I understand what you are saying. I understand perspective.
For now, I need to think about how to say what I want to say without wasting my time, only to be deleted. I hope to add to the discussion and not shut it down.
I have no plan to attack. The question I am trying to answer is about how much of a problem politics can be for brand new Villagers, not for those who are established.
(PS: Jazuela, I understand what you are saying. High school can be brutal, junior high, maybe even worse.
Mean girls and boy bullies are always a part of the teenage territory and they thrive on pack behavior. Some never get past it. But that does not mean that educators should not do everything they can to stop it -- that was one of my "causes" throughout those many years I spent in secondary ed.
I bet your English teacher knew how insightful, discerning, perceptive you are. It shows in your writing.
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