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And i don’t trust ANY of them. Especially that ‘Obama’ fellow.
A.L. wrote:splitdog wrote:This whole thread should be deleted. All it will do is divide us, just as politics is doing in the US right now.
This comment is in error on a number of levels. Firstly, most of my opinions are shared by most posters here, that is, that Gilead have been greedy and that FixHepC and its team are doing a fantastic job. I’m pretty sure that this is a common understanding. Secondly, there is nothing divisive at all about discussing the complexity of an issue rather than turning it into a black-and-white hate festival. From my point of view, the truly divisive comments are by people that express very aggressive hatred toward Gilead while at the same time buying that company’s products that have been produced under licence. Criticism here is one thing, but if one truly hates the company, then one shouldn’t be using its products.
I agree that politics is divided in the US, but the main reason for this is that voters are encouraged to think in simplified, childish terms that sees the difference between parties as choices between Good and Evil. And this is a result of shutting down debate when faced with an point of view you disagree with.
By considering both sides of the argument, I am encouraging readers to think about the issue, not to divide them. If they see my behaviour as being divisive, then maybe it is the education they received that needs to be looked at.
Screaming abuse, blocking ones ears, and calling for censorship is not useful behaviour in a complex and emotional debate..[/quote]
What I meant was, we have a loving, mutual, trusting relationship here with everybody helping everybody. We are all after the same thing. But when you start putting politics in, lots of other things come into play. People’s feelings can get hurt, and bonds can be broken fast. I have seen it countless times. I love to debate politics as much as the next guy, but at the end of the day, it would be counterproductive to our camaraderie and Hep C. Been there, done that. The internet is famous for 2 people liking the same 10 or 15 things in common, and all it takes is 1 thing to break that all up. It’s not worth it to me. But by all means, continue. As an Independent, I am for freedom as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody. And that doesn’t include feelings.
Have a great trip. You’ll come back cured. And have no hep, too!
