Innocent little me.
For me, pride ALWAYS goeth before a fall. And do I learn &/or remember this? No, of course not.
I was inordinately proud of my little article on Dr. Kevin’s wonderful web site. So, naturally, every single commenter wiped the floor with me. Told me I should be ashamed of myself. Called me a bureaucrat. And thought worse, I am certain.
My Much Despised Article
Ow. I was just trying to be helpful.
Then, because I am an idiot, I did something else really dumb. I expressed my opinion in a comment on an article in our local paper’s website.
Now you have to know something about the majority of people who leave comments on this site. Rather than use words, I will just give you a visual.
Just add frothing at the mouth and you will have the complete picture.
There could be an article about rescuing a kitten from a tree and they would have horrible, terrifying things to say. So just imagine the reaction when I expressed my objection to capital punishment.
To say there was vitriol does not even begin to cover it. I am certain if they knew where to find me, I would have been subject to execution myself. And my little dog too.
For your reading pleasure, if you are really a glutton for punishment:
Asbury Park Press
I guess I don't have to tell you which one I am.
Only I could enrage both ends of the intelligence spectrum in one day.
3 comments:
Who ever said stick and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me, must have lived alone on a deserted island.
Keep putting yourself out there, Marie. It is incredibly brave. And your friends who mean something to you will always be in your korner.
You're right; they're wrong.
No one is going to deny that the managed care industry isn't perfect. Nonetheless, health care IS a business. People must remember that while arguing over the whole thing.
Idealism is great; it also is totally unproductive. You had great suggestions and the fact that you got toasted by idiots should not bother you in the least.
How lucky am I to have such wonderful friends?
That little piece was so well intentioned and set off a firestorm. I don't have to get my eyebrows plucked this month, they've been singed off. lol
Thank you both. As you are a physician, Mother, I am especially grateful for your balance and common sense. Also, I could really use some xanax. Too bad you are so far away. lol
Nobody seemed to object to the cat licking the roast. lol I guess everyone has different priorities. lol
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