Theos-Talk Archives (May 1996 Message tl00290)

Alexis writes,

> A"target" as I meant it is a passive thing to shoot
> arrows or bullets at, I was just attempting to use metaphor to imply that I
> am not willing to be passive, and this gets turned into "war". I think
> anyone with a Harvard P.H.D. could have chosen to read my words that way,
> but the choice was made to be as damaging as possible.

Let's get one thing straight, here, kiddo.  I went to Harvard, but I do not
have a Ph.D. yet -- from anywhere.  I am tired of "Harvard" being brought up
as yet another tool with which to beat me.  Harvard is neither here nor
there, and I have NEVER staked any of my comments, opinions, or positions on
the fact that I went to Harvard Divinity School or any other education I have
been fortunate to receive.  I make my points based on my understanding of
primary source material, and I make no special claims for myself based on a
unique birth or personal history.

"Harvard" is a moot point, and I don't see why it should continually be
brought up AGAIN and AGAIN.  I wish I were anonymous on this board and
NOTHING about my personal life were known by anyone.  Wouldn't that make it
more difficult to get distracted?

As far as the "war" situation, let me quote Alexis so there can be no
misunderstanding:

>> > I'm concerned, I don't like being a "target", this one can "fire back"
and  will!
>> > but Chuck reminded me that I don't stay to fight again, they'll win


This talk of "winning" and "losing" was begun by Alexis, and coupled with the
idea of being a target and "firing back" there is only one possible
interpretation of his comments.