08-02-2006, 11:34 PM
Just showed up in my mailbox.. thought i'd share.. made me chuckle.
As the War against terrorism continues, many of us will encounter "Peace Activists".
These activists may be alone or in a gathering. Most of us do not know how to react to them.
When you come upon one of these people, or one of their rallies, here are the proper rules of etiquette:
1. Listen politely while this person explains their views.
Strike up a conversation if necessary and look very interested in their ideas.
They will tell you how revenge is immoral, and that by attacking the people who did
this to us; we will only bring on more violence. They will probably use many arguments, ranging from political to religious to humanitarian.
2. In the middle of their remarks, without any warning, punch them in the nose.
3. When the person gets up off the ground, they will be very angry and they may try to hit
you so be careful.
4. Very quickly and calmly remind the person that violence only brings about more violence and
remind them of their stand on this matter. Tell them if they are committed to a complete nonviolent approach to undeserved attacks, they will turn the other cheek and negotiate a
solution.
Tell them they must lead by example if they really believe what they are saying.
5. Most of them will think for a moment and then agree that you are correct.
6. As soon as they do that, hit them again. Only this time hit them much harder ââ¬â square in the nose.
7. Repeat steps 2 - 5 until the person realizes how stupid of an argument he/she is making.
As the War against terrorism continues, many of us will encounter "Peace Activists".
These activists may be alone or in a gathering. Most of us do not know how to react to them.
When you come upon one of these people, or one of their rallies, here are the proper rules of etiquette:
1. Listen politely while this person explains their views.
Strike up a conversation if necessary and look very interested in their ideas.
They will tell you how revenge is immoral, and that by attacking the people who did
this to us; we will only bring on more violence. They will probably use many arguments, ranging from political to religious to humanitarian.
2. In the middle of their remarks, without any warning, punch them in the nose.
3. When the person gets up off the ground, they will be very angry and they may try to hit
you so be careful.
4. Very quickly and calmly remind the person that violence only brings about more violence and
remind them of their stand on this matter. Tell them if they are committed to a complete nonviolent approach to undeserved attacks, they will turn the other cheek and negotiate a
solution.
Tell them they must lead by example if they really believe what they are saying.
5. Most of them will think for a moment and then agree that you are correct.
6. As soon as they do that, hit them again. Only this time hit them much harder ââ¬â square in the nose.
7. Repeat steps 2 - 5 until the person realizes how stupid of an argument he/she is making.