Argggh!
My second paragraph in the above post should read:
“Some posters here seem to be assuming that one cannot be strong without being mean. I disagree with this. A person can be consummately strong without being the least bit mean. (Conversely, a person can be very weak and very mean).”
This assumes that the sole reason one would be willing to appear weak at the expense of appearing stronger is ‘social acceptance’: it may be more altruistic than that.
E.g., I’m an atheist, but I think the Christ’s advice to forgive the trespasses of others is often good for a social system as a whole.
And FTR, I have seen bumper stickers saying “Mean people rule”. (Is this was you’re referring to, Liberal?)
Kind (oh, okay…Weak) / Libertarian
I would definitely want to be thought of as mean/uncivilized . To me it all comes down to appearances. I know that I am kind, generous, and thoughtful. I do not need society in general to validate that.
heh. i’d rather be mean.
of course, what do you make of an alleged liberal who supports the death penalty?
bet that screws up the balance.
Mean/Libertarian
Mean over weak any day.
Mean/Conservative