While I think a preacher sanctimonious bumper sticker is in poor taste, and I can't comment on the anti-2A origins of it, I don't have a problem with the list. Most of it just tells people not be act like *ssholes to other people.
Here's the list rewritten (it's still saying the same thing). It's called the:
The "Don't be a DUCK" list (replace "Duck" with whatever insult you want)
1. Don't waste people's time
2. Don't ignore people/give the silent treatment
3. Be an optimist
4. Give people a chance to make their case; you can see where they (or you) are not getting the point
5. Don't shun people
6. Be polite
7. Don't curse or act rude to other people
8. Don't act disingenuous by avoiding due praise; give praise where it's deserved (in and out of church)
9. No means no / don't be a rapist
10. Realize that you can't change some people's opinions, even if they're stupid
11. Don't act like a bull in a china shop
12. Don't act like an *ss
13. Shut up, you don't need to talk 24/7
14. Don't waste people's time
15. Back up - this is America and you can't stand 1" away from my face when you're talking to me
16. Don't give half-*ssed apologies
17. Don't let other people push you around
18. Stop trying to get into other people's business
19. Be a good host
20. Don't take advantage of your host
21. Don't ask people for things you can do yourself
22. Stop whining
23. Don't just b*tch, explain what's wrong so they can fix it
24. Respect the environment, be a responsible hunter and prevent the animals from undue suffering
25. Man up and accept responsibility for yourself and acknowledge any blame when you screwed up.
Nothing really wrong with anything listed, just simple rules of etiquette.
can someone enlighten me as to what the choose civility movement is about?
thats a good list without sounding hoity toity
sorta sounds like desiderata
desiderata - by max ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly to the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
I believe it has to do with people getting into name-calling an such when in disagreement with someone else's point-of-view. Read some of the blogs sometimes on CNN and elsewhere - even on this forum.
It's a license for soccer moms to cut you off in traffic while talking on their phones.
At least from what I've observed.
The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct
1. Pay attention
2. Acknowledge others
3. Think the best
4. Listen
5. Be inclusive
6. Speak kindly
7. Don’t speak ill
8. Accept and give praise
9. Respect even a subtle “no”
10. Respect others’ opinions
11. Mind your body
12. Be agreeable
13. Keep it down (and rediscover silence)
14. Respect other people’s time
15. Respect other people’s space
16. Apologize earnestly and thoughtfully
17. Assert yourself
18. Avoid personal questions
19. Care for your guests
20. Be a considerate guest
21. Think twice before asking for favors
22. Refrain from idle complaints
23. Give constructive criticism
24. Respect the environment and be gentle to animals
25. Don’t shift responsibility and blame
From Choosing Civility. Copyright © 2002 P. M. Forni. (St. Martin’s Press, 2002
This civility nonsense was flying around my office maybe 2 years ago. The office is in Columbia. I wonder if Howard County where this stuff started. I thought I had a much better life style slogan, but most seemed to think it was not acceptable: "Don't be a d1ck"
I did. But it doesn't say much. Are they anti-gun? If not why is there so much dislike for them? That's what I'm trying to find out. I've never heard of it before.
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