I stumbled upon this board by seeing Vivasuzi's activity.  I agree with everyone and have pity on those who get pleasure at someone else's expense.  I try not to argue with ignorant or uncaring people but sometimes I have a short fuse and watch out if someone lights it!  You can't keep a stick of dynamite from going boom once you ignite it!

I have 7 children and we have a rule in our house that it is okay to disagree with someone as long as we listen to their side or all the facts, we respect their thoughts and opinions and we don't try to wager a war against the "wrong" person.  My children love to double-team each other and most often their quarrels end up in tears and snide comments like, "I don't like you anymore."  But they have been taught to never say "hate" toward a person or to withhold their love from siblings so in the end at night when we have our family Bible time and prayer they will usually apologize for being mean.

Just remember: If you stew over something that someone says it will only get the best of you.  They have made their point and moved on to greener pastures or another victim.  I agree with you all--we must just learn to ignore them.  ~Anna