Regarding the Islamic Ctr. near the 9/11 "ground zero...

Bill and Russ, these are two of the best posts I've ever read. I wholeheartedly agree.
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Bill, yes, I remember the thread on NHC. That's why I mentioned that we've learned more about each other here in the Bar then we ever did on the General Arranger Forum. I am happy that the Bar has taken a new dimension.

It's not often that I have the opportunity to talk about what interests me. Superficial talk bores me to death. So do endless posts on gear. Ha! Ha!

Let me also take this opportunity to say that I have as much respect for Mr. G as I do for you. I don't know him on a personal level so I have no reason to dislike him.

Different opinions make life so much more interesting. Compromise is a pillar of society, for it restores harmony, overcomes distrust and suspicion, and leads to cooperation. It's not an ideal world and probably never will be, but at least we can try to make to make it better. I like to tell people that I learned more from a rainbow than I have from anyone else. Think about it...
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On a slightly different note, I thought it'd be interesting to let this thread evolve into what I call a "natural converation evolvement". In other words, let a conversation run its own course into whatever topic instead of sticking to the same topic and then call it quits. I've never quite liked abrupt endings or the need to start new threads. It'll let us cover many subjects without the need of multiple threads. What'd you guys think?

Regards

Taike

ps. I just noticed the "sad" emoticon. I must've inadvertently clicked on it. Just disregard it. Thx.

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Bo pen nyang.



[This message has been edited by Taike (edited 08-14-2010).]