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Why Syzygy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-09 02:03 PM
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22. False choice?
Edited on Sun Feb-01-09 02:10 PM by Why Syzygy
When I make a choice to click "Health" forum dependent on how it might affect my overall health at that particular moment, I'm choosing between two false choices?

Or, are you questioning whether or not it is unhealthy to engage in combative behavior?
You have an opinion, somewhere in your mind or body experience of your reality.
You can tell by the way you FEEL, in your body. You know when you don't feel well, don't you?
Or? What? Will you explain it to me?

But, you make a couple of good points. "Some" opinions are welcome. That's not democratic or terribly progressive, so I might question whether or not it is in keeping with the general objective of DU's policy.

But, we don't have to go there. WHY are they not welcome? Because they are not rational?

So assumption A for you is that discussions relating to health issues are required to be rational. Does it follow then, that if they are not rational, there is some compelling force for some to make sure that is not overlooked? How does that particular experience "feel". Your body is woven throughout with muscles and nerves that send feedback to tell the thinking part of yourself . what to do next. It is a queasy feeling? A mental blast? I know when something emotional gets to me, I tense up, speed up and get a huge shot of adrenalin which has prepared me for fight or flight. Is it that way if you are dealing from a purely rational motive as well?

Thanks for giving me some input.

OOOPS .. :blush: I thought this was a reply to my post.
I'm still interested in getting feedback.
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