[MD] new blog

[Michael Poloukhine]

> [Platt]
> If someone finds value in believing in God, leprechauns or a rabbit's foot, who
> is to say they are wrong other than those who believe everyone should
>  believe what they believe and try to force their beliefs on others by ridicule,
> intimidation or at the point of a gun?
> 
> [Arlo]
> Who's been saying this?

MP: Answering for only myself, my understanding of Steve's initial comment 
(hey, Steve!? How's the blog going anyway?) and dmb's subsequent extended  
commentary on mine was of an openly antagonistic and combative approach 
with the intent of either conversion or suppression, but in no way at greater 
understanding. Maybe I read their tone wrong, but seemed pretty clear to me.

> [Arlo]
> Note too that the reverse holds. Those who believe in god or leprechauns
> should not force others to abide by those beliefs in any way. Right?

MP: Again speaking for myself; absolutely. Of criticisms of religion (and trust 
me, I have them, lots of them) this would be in my top five list.