Comments on: What Do Shabbat and Lobster Have in Common? Abe Pollin

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:45:58 +0000

I never intended any antagonism, I simply didn’t understand what the issue was. I am perplexed as to why I was browbeaten on it.

What I liked about the article is its human-ness, and that although the literal practice of religious rule is not being practice, the intention behind it is observed keenly. I think of Muslims fasting for Ramadan and getting together for an iftar meal of ham sandwiches and cold beer.

By: Richard Silverstein

Richard Silverstein — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:36:04 +0000

I detected a lot of animus. I don’t know what you’re talking about when you refer to “handwaving.” I just asked, like Rodney King, if we could all just “get along.” There should be more we have in common than divides us. I’m not dismissing yr pt of view. It’s valid for you & certainly for others who see tradition & explaining it, yr way. I have a diff. perspective, is all.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:51:42 +0000

Let it go, kyleb.

By: kylebisme

kylebisme — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:25:15 +0000

I’m sure I made calm and rational arguments here, while you and Marry dismiss them with ridiculous handwaving. It’s not hostility which prompts me to state as much either, simply forthrightness.

By: Richard Silverstein

Richard Silverstein — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:22:15 +0000

Thanks for that.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:02:49 +0000

I agree.

I loved this little article, Richard. It is a lovely little slice of humanity.

By: Richard Silverstein

Richard Silverstein — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:08:36 +0000

I’m not quite sure why this has gotten out of hand, but can we declare a hudna and get back to discussing the issues more calmly? No harm, no foul. OK?

By: kylebisme

kylebisme — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:30:50 +0000

You are still doing your ridiculous pointing out of our lack of responsibility for what I never suggested you were responsible for, and it is inanely obtuse. You aren’t ever going to understand what I’m talking about as long as you insist on talking about anything but it.