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From: Betty.Draughon@p10.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org (Betty Draughon)
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Subject: Angry
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Date: 27 Oct 90 03:27:44 GMT
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In a message to All <17 Oct 90 23:41:00> Aaron Feldman wrote:

 AF> In all honesty I wanted to hit him. I
 AF> wouldn't if I could but I wanted to. I felt outraged.

Hello, Aaron...

This message is a week old as I read it (yep, I'm that far behind),
and I'm sure you've received at least some messages in response to
yours.  I understand how you felt.  At one time or another I think
we all have felt as you feel.  I have seen a time or two when I
would have cheerfully shot someone for similar actions.  Now you
know why I don't carry a pistol any more. <smile>

I'm not sure just how to channel anger in a constructive way.  It
must be vented, or it will build to a breaking point.  Preaching is
certainly not going to help.

As I see it, you did nothing wrong.  Since I am not angry at the
moment, it is simple for me to tell you to consider the source and
ignore him.  If I WAS angry, I might be tempted to tell you to
strike out at the idiot, and that would probably only make things
worse.

I guess all in all you did the best thing - vent your anger here.

I wish I could offer more constructive advice, but I'm empty at the
moment.

     I bid you Peace.

                                        Betty

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