Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 05:48:37 +0100
From: Richard Bos <Richard.Bos-AT-hagcott.meganet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Civility and the Maoist International Movement


Charlotte S. Wellen wrote:
> 
> Greetings to all comrades from Wei En Lin:
> 
> For real dialogue to take place between people who
>  aspire to the same goal (namely, an end to the exploitation
> of man by man) people must be civil.
> 
> I have found that the members of the Maoist International
> Movement ARE civil when they are spoken to politely,
> no matter how great the differences may be.  Perhaps we
> can all take a lesson from this.  Let us refrain from name-calling
> especially against the participants of this list.  I notice that
> many members engage in meaningless insults, thinking somehow
> that they are imitating the occacionally vitriolic style of Marx himself.
> No need for that.  Marx's insults, especially toward fellow leftists
> are not what makes him a great thinker and activist.
> 
> If we must spit out vitriole, let us do it not towards each other,
> but only toward those who constantly seek to exploit others.
> Nothing divides socially conscious individuals more than
> unnecessary bickering.  Reason, Debate, and careful consideration
> of opposing viewpoints should be the order of the day.
> 
> Sincere and Comradely Regards,

Well said Wei En Lin. I have just suggested that to Hugh. I will try to 
keep civil, and I hope that he will too.

-- 
Best wishes,

Richard.                     
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