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dear_mun2012-12-29 11:22 pm
justanotheridealist) wrote in dear_mun2012-12-29 11:22 pm
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Enjolras of Les Miserables
My dear writer,
You have been portraying me for over a year now. Your voice is solid for me, and yet you hide behind a friendslock. Let us be frank with one another now. No use in lingering about with frivolous compliments that we both know aren't needed. I shall describe this in blunt points.
1) The book is not only thick, but filled with very small print. In this day and age, reading is unfortunately considered unfashionable. Not very many people have braved its pages. We must set the example and bring what you've learned from the book into the foray. People need not know of our existence, but they ought to hear our message.
2) Today's politics are just as important as yeterday's. You must garner each view from the spectrum. I know you are quick to anger at social injustice, but every point must be listened to and understood if you are to counter them. You must comprehend the opposition if you're to hold a debate. I may despise the views of the Ultras, but I try to understand them. Which leads into point three.
3) Invite others into these discussions. I am not here to hide who I am. I am not one to be contained. Our views must be shared with the world, especially when it's delivered in a country that thrives on the right to free speech. You have such a right. Employ it!
Let us not fear those of opposing viewpoints. Let us welcome them with civil discourse. I long to find the rest of my friends. I cannot do that under lock and key.
In any case, I'm glad to see that you've included Grantaire under said lock. The man has potential and no matter what, he deserves to be a part of this foray. Just as he should unlock his abilities, so should you unlock me of mine. Have faith in the people. They will do what is right.
You have been portraying me for over a year now. Your voice is solid for me, and yet you hide behind a friendslock. Let us be frank with one another now. No use in lingering about with frivolous compliments that we both know aren't needed. I shall describe this in blunt points.
1) The book is not only thick, but filled with very small print. In this day and age, reading is unfortunately considered unfashionable. Not very many people have braved its pages. We must set the example and bring what you've learned from the book into the foray. People need not know of our existence, but they ought to hear our message.
2) Today's politics are just as important as yeterday's. You must garner each view from the spectrum. I know you are quick to anger at social injustice, but every point must be listened to and understood if you are to counter them. You must comprehend the opposition if you're to hold a debate. I may despise the views of the Ultras, but I try to understand them. Which leads into point three.
3) Invite others into these discussions. I am not here to hide who I am. I am not one to be contained. Our views must be shared with the world, especially when it's delivered in a country that thrives on the right to free speech. You have such a right. Employ it!
Let us not fear those of opposing viewpoints. Let us welcome them with civil discourse. I long to find the rest of my friends. I cannot do that under lock and key.
In any case, I'm glad to see that you've included Grantaire under said lock. The man has potential and no matter what, he deserves to be a part of this foray. Just as he should unlock his abilities, so should you unlock me of mine. Have faith in the people. They will do what is right.