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David Hare-Scott[_2_] · 24-02-2010, 10:30 PM posted to rec.gardens

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"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote:

Too much emphasis on righteousness and too little on nature TMWOT.
LOL! If ever there were a prima facie irrefutable argument for twit
lists, OP and the followup are it! They've slimed rec.gardens.edible,
too, but folks there have ignored it so far. Who's going to save the
world from the save-the-world zeolots?

There is nothing inherently wrong with zealotry. While never ending
enthusiasm can be a little annoying if you don't share it, there are far
worse afflictions that we need to deal with.

I have trouble with those whose belief is non rational and absolutely
excludes there being any other point of view, they will not listen or
properly debate but merely proselytise . It is by debate that the non
rational parts of our thoughts (and we all have them) can be ironed out.
Even if we disagree with their views those who are honestly engaged with
issues earn their place. Of course you have the right to twit filter them
but before you do are you sure that there is nothing to learn from them?

Without a few zealots the world would be rather dull and probably change
more slowly than is healthy.

David