while this was a reply to a comment left on my yahoo blog by some one, i thought the material was relevent enough to be posted as it's own blog entry here as well
I usually enjoy feedback on my writings; I try to be edgy enough to give a wide margin for differential opinions. Then I get a real bright reply to a 740 word opinion letter on racism, this person wrote a grand total of 4 sentences. Don’t get me wrong, someone that is concise may be able to deliver a very valid argument in a short paragraph. This person however didn’t even come close in my personal opinion.
The writer starts the first sentence giving their qualifications, which were basically none since it was their husband in college and so the info was second hand at best. While this would provide a shaky ground to build a thoughtful argument on, it was still possible.
Well they just spend the last 3 sentences with personal attacks. It takes all 3 sentences just to make 2 attacks. The first assertion/attack is that I’m just lazy. Well I guess I’ll just stoop to their level and reply; no I’m not, no I’m not, you are the lazy one. Wow that was a good sophomoric flashback.
Then we come to the next assertion/attack. First I get accused of being unemployed, then they go on and some how use my blogs as proof of their answer that I am out of work. With logic jumps of this magnitude we should harness this person for light speed space travel. I hate to burst your contemptuous bubbles, but yes I do work. I have worked since I was 15. I also do hope you have a job and do better work there than the guess work you have attempted here.
This is a good example why I wish rhetoric was still taught in the average school curriculum. Arguing can be interesting, at least when both parties have facts and concepts to compare and contrast and not just off topic person attacks.
At least I live I live in America where we have free speech, no matter how insignificant or indecipherable. Good luck and feel free to post again.
Posted by shannonwagoner
at 10:34 PM EDT
