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Keyboard Warriors

Keyboard Warriors
Miracle Man
1/24/2022

Too many have become mere keyboard fighters,
sniping at others with whom they dIsagree.
Cowardly, they occupy shadows as backbiters,
and the first amendment made this speech free.

They cancel others out when not in agreement,
and use the term “woke” to show their awareness.
Social injustice voices have now become vehement,
but only one side of an issue is short of fairness.

"Every generation of Americans needs to know
that freedom exists not in doing what we like, 
but in having the right to do what we ought."
Pope John Paul11

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John Lawless Date: 1/25/2022 5:16:00 PM Tom, I had a mentor at one time who would not talk to me over the phone. He insisted i meet him. When I asked why he replied: "I like to look a man in the eye when he's lying to me." You can't do that with an iconic avatar.... Login to Reply Tom Wright Date: 1/26/2022 4:05:00 AM John, most people won't say things to your face that they put in print. I once had a man who worked for me say something that came to me through a third party and I took it as the best compliment I've ever had," He said you may not like the things he says, but you have to like the fact he'll darn sure tell you to your face" Tom

L Milton Hankins Date: 1/25/2022 1:28:00 PM I like this very much, Tom. It calls to my attention that there is a certain degree of unfairness anytime we lash out at another person for whatever reason. It's hard to come to grips with the fact that we all live differently, and we all think differently! Login to Reply Tom Wright Date: 1/26/2022 3:59:00 AM so true Milton, and thanks for your comments. Tom