My apologies to Scott and the Gulch members.

Posted by Dobrien 5 years, 2 months ago to Education
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I would like to be clear. I alone am responsible for my action and I thank Scott for my reinstatement. This apology is under NO circumstances a requirement to be reinstated.
I broke the boards rule of civil behavior.
I am thankful for my friends here and their support of me. I will try not to lose my temper in the future and behave in a more civil manner.
I choose education as category because I hope to learn from my mistake.

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  • Posted by BCRinFremont 5 years, 2 months ago
    If it makes you feel better about yourself, you are only being a good Objectivist by offering up this apology. As for my own selfishness, no apology from you makes me feel any better. In fact, I feel a bit worse.
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  • Posted by Lucky 5 years, 2 months ago
    I am thinking of that essay on Irish slaves that you did a week ago, good work.
    I recall reading that St Patrick was born in slavery.

    This whole issue of slavery, now on or just below daily headlines, is far more complex than the current slogans suggests. It appears to be quite normal in history, so normal that any group would be owning some of the same or any other group, and slaves could have slaves.
    I would be surprised if it did not occur in every ethnicity and religion, except maybe Buddhism? It is hard to define when working conditions were so inferior to today's, due to lower technology. The British, at least ship owners, were major beneficiaries in the 18 and 19C, but then the British were the first to outlaw it. Abolition would have started with the Enlightenment, the original liberals, William Willberforce being the most famous mover, religions were split, non-conformists like the Quakers were strong against, others strong to retain.

    Cheers.
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  • Posted by $ Olduglycarl 5 years, 2 months ago
    Self reflection (introspection) keeps one humble...if everyone realized that there would be no contention.
    You've have always been a humbled value creator which is why we all went to bat for you...it just ain't the Gulch without you.
    Thank you, Nick, for making the calls to Scott.
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  • Posted by $ 25n56il4 5 years, 2 months ago
    Oh I do relax frequently and I am getting a lot of writing done because I turn off the TV. Good health to you and yours. n
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  • Posted by sdesapio 5 years, 2 months ago
    Not necessary, but very much appreciated and accepted Dobrien. Well done. Glad to have you back!
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  • Posted by Dobrien 5 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    ThanQ N, but I have no excuse for my behavior.
    I do hope you can relax and stay healthy.
    Peace to Q♥️
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  • Posted by $ 25n56il4 5 years, 2 months ago
    I don't think anyone is responsible for something they might say during these stressing times. I tend to lose patience and slam doors myself and I am a good deal older than you. But that's the problem. I don't understand this crap. N
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