the realm: town hall
Re: Method's Mom
from Commander (commanderraster), Thu Aug 28 19:40:26 US/Pacific 1997
In-reply-to Skywise Memorial

Actually, concerning my comments about it being no business of those who weren't involved...well, frankly, it isn't. Everyone has a right to their opinion, true. But not everyone has a right to try to veto a simple memorial request. Folks, it isn't your issue. It really isn't mine, either, except that I've seen those who have no stake jump in and try to wrench control of the discussion away from those it was started by, and those whose business it is. I jumped in because I saw someone's simple request getting turned into yet another two-camps issue. And I saw that those who are grieving for their friend didn't need the extra headache of people who say "no" simply because they see someone else say "yes". Flame me in email about this if you wish, but I stand by my statement that it isn't anyone's business what these folks want to do for their friend, considering that it won't overtly affect anyone else. -Commander