Word Choice-- For Tammy

Submitted by BellaVida (United States), Dec 25, 2006 at 02:05

your points would hold more merit if you swore less and actually made precise statements...you say all middle eastern men are "full of CRAP, CRAP,AND MORE CRAP" your words would be more effective if you actually gave an argument on why I or any other woman should not trust any middle eastern man.... In fact your statement only strengthens the Jordanian who has wronged you.... We base judgments on people from interactions and experiences...because you have had a negative experience from this Jordanian man, you apply your negative experience to every middle eastern man.....

My intent is not to rebuke your previous submission...I am guessing your intent was to warn others because of your experience....the way you portray yourself is bitter from a failed marriage. I am sure you are very intelligent, but your words reflect those of a hurt, angry, distraught 13 year old who just broke up with her boyfriend...not those of a woman with 2 children in an abusive relationship. The purpose of this forum is not to vent but to educate ....in fact the mission statement of MEF is "Toward this end, the Forum seeks to help shape the intellectual climate in which U.S. foreign policy is made by addressing key issues in an accessible way for a sophisticated public."

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