I'm prepared to accept that I could well be way out of line with my opinion on this one and this could be due to fear, closed-mindedness and a lack of information on my part.
You're entitled to your opinion. I don't think you're closed-minded; I can't really comment on the fear, and as for any (perceived) lack of information -- well, the internet is a wonderful thing. :-)
I would hope that you would consider again whether the benefits outweigh the risks and whether you really do want to take a practical, rather than a theoretical, interest in this one.
I want to appreciate the experience if I have it at all; my appreciation of it would be severely impaired by, for example, being dead. I like to think I'm well-informed enough to make the risk-assessment; but ultimately I don't want a risk-free life -- I don't believe such a thing is possible. Also, I don't want to give in to social propaganda about what is "high-risk" and what isn't. I'd rather look at the facts and make my own choices.
Does any of that make sense? Incidentally I don't want to "convert" you; I respect your opinion, and your right to disagree with me. But I do care about your opinion of me, so I want to explain myself as much as possible.
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long comment (part II)
Date: 2003-05-19 04:02 pm (UTC)You're entitled to your opinion. I don't think you're closed-minded; I can't really comment on the fear, and as for any (perceived) lack of information -- well, the internet is a wonderful thing. :-)
I would hope that you would consider again whether the benefits outweigh the risks and whether you really do want to take a practical, rather than a theoretical, interest in this one.
I want to appreciate the experience if I have it at all; my appreciation of it would be severely impaired by, for example, being dead. I like to think I'm well-informed enough to make the risk-assessment; but ultimately I don't want a risk-free life -- I don't believe such a thing is possible. Also, I don't want to give in to social propaganda about what is "high-risk" and what isn't. I'd rather look at the facts and make my own choices.
Does any of that make sense? Incidentally I don't want to "convert" you; I respect your opinion, and your right to disagree with me. But I do care about your opinion of me, so I want to explain myself as much as possible.