Fear Is Not A Fault
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Comment from adewpearl
Fear is not cowardice - I used to tell my seventh graders in assignments that talked about heroism and courage that it is overcoming fear, not being oblivious to it, that counts
good use of illustrative example to make your point
Brooke
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Fear is not cowardice - I used to tell my seventh graders in assignments that talked about heroism and courage that it is overcoming fear, not being oblivious to it, that counts
good use of illustrative example to make your point
Brooke
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
Comment from Domino 2
Excellent advice, and a top example, Mikey, of the bullying of a probably lowly paid worker by his much better paid boss who probably works half as hard and contributes far less.
One nit-pick, with respect - you mention the 'boss' and the 'owner', and they're often the same person. Also, if they're not, how does one find the owner, and how many people would bother, even if they could - which is wrong and selfish of course.
TOP principle that I applaud.
Cheers, Ray
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Excellent advice, and a top example, Mikey, of the bullying of a probably lowly paid worker by his much better paid boss who probably works half as hard and contributes far less.
One nit-pick, with respect - you mention the 'boss' and the 'owner', and they're often the same person. Also, if they're not, how does one find the owner, and how many people would bother, even if they could - which is wrong and selfish of course.
TOP principle that I applaud.
Cheers, Ray
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
This really is good advice. I'm one of those people who can't keep quiet when I see someone being mistreated or just doing something stupid and harmful to themselves or others. I find people are shocked when a stranger interferes in their lives, but maybe it gives them reasson to think. I hope. :)
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This really is good advice. I'm one of those people who can't keep quiet when I see someone being mistreated or just doing something stupid and harmful to themselves or others. I find people are shocked when a stranger interferes in their lives, but maybe it gives them reasson to think. I hope. :)
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
Comment from Jay Squires
Wow, Mikey, I want you on my side the next time I get bullied. Bullying is a huge problem on all levels, in all age groups. Sad is the bullying of elders, either at home, or in nursing homes.
That is some smashing advise, though, my friend.
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Wow, Mikey, I want you on my side the next time I get bullied. Bullying is a huge problem on all levels, in all age groups. Sad is the bullying of elders, either at home, or in nursing homes.
That is some smashing advise, though, my friend.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Mikey,
Couldn't agree with you more. Stand up and step in. It is inaction and sometimes just general apathy.
Really good advice.
GMG
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Hi Mikey,
Couldn't agree with you more. Stand up and step in. It is inaction and sometimes just general apathy.
Really good advice.
GMG
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
Comment from country ranch writer
I hate people who delight in belittling people for any reason. You are to take that employee into ones off not chastise him in front of the customers ever.
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I hate people who delight in belittling people for any reason. You are to take that employee into ones off not chastise him in front of the customers ever.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
Comment from CR Delport
Yes, that is very good advise indeed. Unfortunately, these days we live in a society where everyone is to scared to get involved. It is really a sad state of affairs. Mikey, this is well done. Good luck.
Take care.
Christelle.
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Yes, that is very good advise indeed. Unfortunately, these days we live in a society where everyone is to scared to get involved. It is really a sad state of affairs. Mikey, this is well done. Good luck.
Take care.
Christelle.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
The advice you write about is excellent. I rather tend toward the cowardice of inaction myself, not being a confrontational type. I did confront a grown-up Halloween "lion" one time who was scaring my little girl for fun. I made him go into his back yard and stay there until we were out of the neighborhood. (She was surprised at my stepping out of character.) Thanks so much for entering and enriching the contest, Michael. Best regards, Jeanie
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The advice you write about is excellent. I rather tend toward the cowardice of inaction myself, not being a confrontational type. I did confront a grown-up Halloween "lion" one time who was scaring my little girl for fun. I made him go into his back yard and stay there until we were out of the neighborhood. (She was surprised at my stepping out of character.) Thanks so much for entering and enriching the contest, Michael. Best regards, Jeanie
Comment Written 09-Feb-2015
Comment from mfowler
You're a brave man Gunga-Din.
I think your advice is splendid and probably would work in most circumstances. I'm way too scared of my own shadow to make it a practice in public, yet I know you're right. A mate of mine sat on a bus one day. A drunk began racially abusing an Islamic woman who simply cried. No-one had the courage to confront him until an old lady came from the back of the bus and began haranguing the driver to toss him off. With a couple of other people's help they evicted him. We sat and watched. Today when we reflect on it, we realised we were cowards and pray that we'd have the courage if something like that happened again. Yeah, great advice. Good luck, Mikey.
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You're a brave man Gunga-Din.
I think your advice is splendid and probably would work in most circumstances. I'm way too scared of my own shadow to make it a practice in public, yet I know you're right. A mate of mine sat on a bus one day. A drunk began racially abusing an Islamic woman who simply cried. No-one had the courage to confront him until an old lady came from the back of the bus and began haranguing the driver to toss him off. With a couple of other people's help they evicted him. We sat and watched. Today when we reflect on it, we realised we were cowards and pray that we'd have the courage if something like that happened again. Yeah, great advice. Good luck, Mikey.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2015
Comment from Dr. Nad
Fear Is Not A Fault ,is a work that champions the downtrodden and urges each one of us to do the same.. This is a piece that gives us practical examples and reminders of how to stand up for those who are being put down. This is sound advice that should be heeded. May God bless you!
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Fear Is Not A Fault ,is a work that champions the downtrodden and urges each one of us to do the same.. This is a piece that gives us practical examples and reminders of how to stand up for those who are being put down. This is sound advice that should be heeded. May God bless you!
Comment Written 08-Feb-2015