tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post7755591962400254194..comments2023-11-05T04:23:05.050-08:00Comments on Finding My Way Home: thailandchanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-60639115134730169962008-09-09T06:19:00.000-07:002008-09-09T06:19:00.000-07:00Bravo! Yaaahhh, Chani!Bravo! Yaaahhh, Chani!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153878171712341666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-26099765863260129202008-09-08T14:50:00.000-07:002008-09-08T14:50:00.000-07:00It's too bad people have to resort to being nasty ...It's too bad people have to resort to being nasty make a point. But you said it very well, Chani. I still don't understand why anyone who doesn't agree with you, or doesn't like you or what you write just doesn't go and read other blogs! It really makes no sense to me, at all.<BR/><BR/>I disagreed with many of the things you and others wrote about Sarah Palin, but I enjoyed very much finding out how you think and hearing other opinions. It is always, always good to hear different sides of an issue or an opinion---how can it ever hurt? <BR/><BR/>I always appreciate your speaking out, and when I disagree with you I value your opinion. To do anything less is to be disrespectful, IMHO.<BR/><BR/>I agree with hele, who wrote, "So keep on speaking because your truth inspires us all to speak ours"<BR/><BR/>YAY!<BR/><BR/>Love, <BR/><BR/>OOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058356843151306428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-60985318486063990642008-09-08T13:43:00.000-07:002008-09-08T13:43:00.000-07:00Of course you do. Any person leving in this world...Of course you do. Any person leving in this world has the "right" to have an opinion on the poltics and policies of <I>any</I> country. We're all in this together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-39518798753504227162008-09-08T12:26:00.000-07:002008-09-08T12:26:00.000-07:00Everyone has the right to say what they need to sa...Everyone has the right to say what they need to say. It is saying things in your head but not having the will or courage to say them where people can communicate with your thoughts that lead to all kinds of problems.<BR/><BR/>Because it is often the things we don't say that carry the most weight.<BR/><BR/>So keep on speaking because your truth inspires us all to speak ours*helehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500335410678018061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-14170349419248704742008-09-08T10:22:00.000-07:002008-09-08T10:22:00.000-07:00You're a 100% right about this. We are a global co...You're a 100% right about this. We are a global community and thus everyone has a right to weigh in on everything I think. You were spot on as they say, and Nobody has right in a supposedly free country to claim that someone doesn't have a right to speak their mind. Cudos to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-22069224785595296672008-09-07T17:45:00.000-07:002008-09-07T17:45:00.000-07:00thoughtful, well rounded, fierce, you.thoughtful, well rounded, fierce, you.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-65308624012194731042008-09-07T16:30:00.000-07:002008-09-07T16:30:00.000-07:00As you note, it's a tribute to you that you affect...As you note, it's a tribute to you that you affected someone to that extent, i.e. taking the time to write a long, carefully crafted nastygram. This action shows that you do make a difference, enough of a difference to bother someone who disagrees with you.<BR/><BR/>They happen to be wrong when they say you have no right to speak up. Way wrong.Billie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214111146566550821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-78856631292442054772008-09-07T15:38:00.000-07:002008-09-07T15:38:00.000-07:00That takes a lot of I'm not quite sure what to say...That takes a lot of I'm not quite sure what to say you have no right. But the fact of the matter is that you do. Keep on talking. If he doesn't like what he's hearing, he can move on.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08423696800295940382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-47902552879108728922008-09-07T09:46:00.000-07:002008-09-07T09:46:00.000-07:00sounds like a typical elitist tactic. if you disa...sounds like a typical elitist tactic. if you disagree, you have no voice. you should just go away.<BR/><BR/>and that's crap. freedom of speech AND choice are one of the things we've fought long and hard for.Girlplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-90356362897805799772008-09-07T09:34:00.000-07:002008-09-07T09:34:00.000-07:00To speak out against our government when we feel t...To speak out against our government when we feel they have lost sight of its purpose is about as American as it can get. Speaking out, heck, acting out against an oppresive rule is what CREATED this country. I think Mr. Nastygram should go back and read some history.Chanda (aka Bea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12321020069183192224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-45978719451254594282008-09-07T08:51:00.000-07:002008-09-07T08:51:00.000-07:00My fist to you Chani. I agree. People like that ...My fist to you Chani. I agree. People like that always want to have a "I love America more than you, you hate America," contest. This is usually because the argument has no substance. Most people are getting sick of patriotism bullies. America was founded by dissidents and the most patriotic thing one can do is speak out. When a train is falling off the track, no one just sits and watches silently. I've been reading here for a long time and I've never read anything that would lead me to believe you hate this country. That argument is really ridiculous.....<BR/><BR/>But like you said, at least he wasn't vulgar. But the belief that you've somehow forfeited your right to speak out because you love Thailand, come one. Get real.LittlePeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890731735785145148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-33871698874230355142008-09-07T08:29:00.000-07:002008-09-07T08:29:00.000-07:00of course you have a right. ridiculous that someo...of course you have a right. ridiculous that someone would think otherwise.<BR/><BR/>and that someone would waste his or her time putting together a missive to that effect.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-2607880900106261992008-09-07T07:57:00.000-07:002008-09-07T07:57:00.000-07:00You absolutely have a right to speak out about pol...You absolutely have a right to speak out about politics in this country. Even after you move to Thailand, you will have a right ~ as does anyone in the world. Like it or not, the USA is a huge influence in the world and our decisions affect other countries. Until that stops happening, I feel our actions are fair game for everyone. Especially our citizens that were born here!! <BR/>But I'm glad he was at least articulate :)Amy Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303953793008491241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-89605461226337604962008-09-07T07:15:00.000-07:002008-09-07T07:15:00.000-07:00Preach my sista!Keep talking, Keep flyin the flag ...Preach my sista!<BR/><BR/>Keep talking, Keep flyin the flag of justice, peace and equality.<BR/><BR/>You are a gift to the world.<BR/><BR/>Peace and love, MMaithrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039947095595430108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-64440331988805264522008-09-06T19:49:00.000-07:002008-09-06T19:49:00.000-07:00Well said!Anything affects anyone at some rate and...Well said!<BR/><BR/>Anything affects anyone at some rate and we all have our opinions...how we convey them and we take others is another thing. I believe no one has the right to tell anyone he/she has no right to say his opinion on anything...or what's in the first place that person is doing?Sai Hijara - Ferrarishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520502217532479038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-68310607813634987262008-09-06T17:22:00.000-07:002008-09-06T17:22:00.000-07:00AMEN!This was beautifully articulated. What the t...AMEN!<BR/><BR/>This was beautifully articulated. What the trolls who send nastygrams about dissent don't seem to realize (or care to remember) is that this nation was built on a FOUNDATION of dissent. Dissent IS patriotic. The Founders intended for citizens to be attentive and diligent and to SPEAK UP. HELLO? First Amendment, anyone?<BR/><BR/>There's nothing that says that one has to be born in a certain place before they can comment on how that place is run. As a fellow citizen of the world, I fully support your freedom to speak up.<BR/><BR/>Namaste.<BR/><BR/>~ChiliMrs. Chilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814787474739856911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-50945462348509499452008-09-06T16:06:00.000-07:002008-09-06T16:06:00.000-07:00come out from under my rock....you have every righ...come out from under my rock....<BR/><BR/>you have every right to say what you say no matter what.<BR/><BR/>period.<BR/><BR/>i come here and read (though my commenting is sparse to non-existent lately)and i love to hear your opinions and insights.<BR/><BR/>keep on talking--i'm listening!!!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662448292809451387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-40390514979072377912008-09-06T13:33:00.000-07:002008-09-06T13:33:00.000-07:00Even if you were Thai-born and a Thailand resident...Even if you were Thai-born and a Thailand resident, since when did the US become so weak and fragile that we can't tolerate criticism? A healthy culture, a mature culture, is open to questioning and correction. It is only totalitarianism that cannot tolerate dissent.SUEB0Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301963922769609715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-16949917839215125182008-09-06T12:34:00.000-07:002008-09-06T12:34:00.000-07:00According to the US Declaration of Independence, o...According to the <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#Text" REL="nofollow">US Declaration of Independence</A>, our rights were endowed to us by our Creator. If you need a more down-to-earth source, the right to freedom of expression is guaranteed by Article 19 of the <A HREF="http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html" REL="nofollow">UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights</A>, to which both Thailand and the United States are signatories.<BR/><BR/>I don't think your email buddy has the power to override either of those authorities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-38667398964226904472008-09-06T12:06:00.000-07:002008-09-06T12:06:00.000-07:00I've never understood the "love it or leave it" at...I've never understood the "love it or leave it" attitude in a country whose key philosophy is retained in the First Amendment nor in a country that was founded by revolutionaries.<BR/><BR/>It just makes no sense to me. Dissent is an inalienable right and something that helps us to become strong as a nation.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-30959194282925942972008-09-06T11:25:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:25:00.000-07:00Well - first and foremost - you're a citizen of th...Well - first and foremost - you're a citizen of this country (to my knowledge). That means that whatever you might think, do, believe, wear, sing, paint, write, or hum, - you get a voice, and a vote. <BR/><BR/>That's why this country was started in the first place - so that people considered dissonants could speak up in safety and still keep their voice and vote. <BR/><BR/>So...there it is.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316677018586769316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-64482678762790604472008-09-06T11:13:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:13:00.000-07:00See, that's the thing about people who think there...See, that's the thing about people who think there is only one correct view: their view. They think the rest of us can't have an opinion if it differs from theirs. What has happened to this country? We used to be the United States and people use to be free to express their ideas. There used to be certain freedoms we all had a right to. Now, unfortunately, if you are not Right, you are wrong and don't have a right to express that! I admire your courage, Dear One!Kathryn Knollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283255235968110903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-42832484726207990252008-09-06T11:02:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:02:00.000-07:00As I understand it, this country was founded on ri...As I understand it, this country was founded on rights. People came here from other places because they didn't have the ones that mattered to them, freedom of religion and freedom of speech being preeminent.<BR/><BR/>One of the things that makes America great, in my view, is the fact that we are all allowed to voice our opinions without repercussions from the Federal government as long as we do so peacefully.<BR/><BR/>If Sarah Palin were to become President, that would change drastically. A person who so abuses her power in the many ways now coming into the greater public awareness, outside Alaska, would think nothing of crushing those who disagreed with her views on anything, and for that reason alone we must ensure that she doesn't come any closer to the White House than she already has.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-71149380356992601802008-09-06T11:01:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:01:00.000-07:00People like nastygram have a completely juvenile v...People like nastygram have a completely juvenile view of the political process.<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your speaking out.Ruth Hull Chatlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797146501548509911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-47236501545726951712008-09-06T10:34:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:34:00.000-07:00of course you have rights. your nasty gram writer...of course you have rights. your nasty gram writer seems not to have read the declaration of independence - you know, one of the founding documents for this country he professes to love so.<BR/><BR/>one of the good things about America is that we DO have the right to speak out. And, as I think you would agree, as world citizens we have the DUTY to speak out. if we only had the right to speak if we AGREED with the status quo? that would be no right at allpainted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.com