Mari's Mailbag: Defiance

submitted by Marianna Monentes




Wanted to touch on something I have witnessed over the past year or so. It's when those in our community become defiant. When their positions or views have been ignored or punished for reasons that were harmful to the community, yet they continue thier position regardless of how others feel.

To me, it's selfish to push your views on others when it's clear they are not well received. Sure, people need to have and state their opinions.  Not all are accepted or received well, even mine. The problem, however, is when the person whose idea it is pushes it upon others when clearly it's not accepted. To me, that's selfish. Not caring about others, the majority, just your views and making sure you are heard.

Intentionally arrogant, hostile challenge is a defiant act. We are all in this community together. We all have opinions and ideas and that's what makes life interesting and prosperous. It creates vision. It is only detrimental when that opinon is forced upon others regardless of it being well received or not. You know the difference. Stop the hostile attitudes and develop a position that introduces your opinion without force. Chances are your opinion will get more mileage that way.

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Colleen Brennan said...

Oh yeah?... well let me tell you what i think about your advice....

...very good as always. I enjoy the Mailbag!