Gems Among The Blather
Mar 2, 2010 Education & Training, Events, Something To Think About
In reading through comments (posted at the time) per this story per the 2.11.10 Women Enjoying Beer event, I’m reminded once again that we have free speech in this country. And I’m very grateful for it.
I’m grateful for the comments from people who are understanding what we’re working towards and supportive. And I’m grateful for comments by people who clearly don’t ‘get it.’
Why, you may wonder?
Because people that are uninformed and off base, people who don’t try to figure out what’s what and just spout to crow, end up making themselves look just that – uneducated.
The first few times I heard some comments that made me bristle, I thought – what am I not doing right? How am I missing the message? How can I deliver it better to hit their mark?
You know what? Part of the onus in any two way conversation is on both parties.
You have to educate yourself before you form opinions.
So – to those of you who read and understand that WEB is not about gender – it’s about opportunity and education, I thank you. For those of you who think it’s some flaming feminist whatever, educate yourself.
It’s insulting to only you in the long run if you don’t make the effort to learn how things work.
Bring it on.
Tags: Education & Training, engaging, learning, listening
