(July 12, 2022 at 5:23 pm)tackattack Wrote: @GUBU Well aside from knowing that there were "troubles" in NI not having lived through the specific Trouble I don't have the same kind of emotional attachment or fears that those that lived through it went through. I've already expressed the reason for my levity and if you and Boru found it distasteful or offensive, you have every right to be offended. I could say tacos are disgusting and offend someone, it's the social contract I signed up for joining a forum. I frankly don't care if you believe that I find death, wars and the like deplorable, I don't need your social approval for my sense of what's right and I don't walk around being afraid to offend someone anymore. Please feel free to mute me.
This is what this topic was about... what drives your actions. What deep emotional fears and the attachment to those fears cause you to do. @"BrianSoddingBoru4" I appreciate the insight that the Troubles affected some people in this circle and that it's less impactful now, and the research it prompted so that I could learn more.
I can well understand that an average USian might not be cognizant of the history or impact of the violence in NI. That’s not the issue I’m having.
You asked a legitimate question about fear. I gave you a legitimate answer and you replied with three jokes that were - let’s not sugarcoat it - bigoted. Why would you think that was ok? Do you reply to Huggy’s comments with snark about fried chicken and watermelon?
And the Troubles do not, on a personal level, grow less impactful with time. While you’re doing your research, be sure to look up The Remembrance Day Bombing. That particular bit of business cost me an eye, eight teeth, and a promising professional rugby career.
Boru
‘I can’t be having with this.’ - Esmeralda Weatherwax
