Kevin, when someone behaves in a condescending manner,I very often respond with sarcasm. It's a failing of mine and I probably should temper it somewhat.
There was a very good question asked on why were there not Palestinian Peace groups. I felt that the answer was both condescending and a bit sarcastic and I responded in kind.
My subsequent posts have been a vain attempt to explain and defend my statement but to no avail.
I have been branded as being hateful, without humanity and, a racist. At no time have I responded in kind except to say that I felt the accusation was "silly".
You are quite correct about one thing, however; I should abstain from the use of sarcasm as a means of making a point in the future since its use is obviously a red flag to some people.
It certainly was to Carol, and -I feel- she began to read into my posts things that were not there; "When you spread hateful things about Palestinians, even in places like here in the forum, you make the job of those who are trying to help a LOT harder." I have not said hateful things about the Palestinians although I have been somewhat critical of chairman Arafat, but because my links have tended to support the Israeli position, I am a racist. I am many things- stubborn, obstinate, sarcastic and sometimes a little quick tempered; but I am not a racist and when, and if, Carol gets over her anger and hurt, maybe she will see that.
And maybe she won't. In the greater scheme of things it makes little difference what she thinks of me or I of her, the sun still comes up in the morning. If either of us has lost sleep over this, well, that's a personal problem, isn't it.
Thanks for your input. I will try to take your advice to heart.
Yes, I do have one.

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