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jenny is not a monkey... or a child (ilovetherunning) wrote in colligo_network,
@ 2011-08-31 12:12:00

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edward morra, idris, jenny, kate tesla, molly suresh, nikola tesla, parker, the doctor (11), the doctor (metacrisis), zoe tesla

I enjoy running as much as the next girl, course I do, but this has gone far enough. The next one of these savages that tries to shoot me, hit me, or chase me from the streets is going to wish they hadn't. I might do my very best to avoid violence but I've certainly no objections to self-defence.

My only real issue is that I don't understand why they've so much hostility but it's quickly reaching the point that I don't care. You can't help someone if they won't let you, yeah?

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	stoleatimelord 2011-08-31 07:30 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, yes, because violence will solve more violence. Tell me. When has that ever worked through out any history? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	redwhiteandblue 2011-08-31 09:31 pm UTC (link)
	Violence may not always be the right answer, but I can think of plenty of times when it was necessary. If you back down and run away from a bully, you'll always be running. If you stand up and fight, especially for the right cause, then eventually they see that they can't just bully you into giving them what they want. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ilovetherunning 2011-08-31 09:53 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redwhiteandblue 2011-08-31 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	You're welcome, miss. I don't like to get involved in other people's conversations, but I just didn't agree with what was being said. Steve Rogers. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ilovetherunning 2011-08-31 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	You aren't the only one who doesn't agree. Nice to meet you, Steve! I'm Jenny. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redwhiteandblue 2011-08-31 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	I'm seeing that. It's not like anyone is attacking the locals without provocation, but we should defend ourselves and others. It's nice to meet you too, Jenny. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	stoleatimelord 2011-08-31 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	And yet we are the invaders to their home. Or have we forgotten this, Captain? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

iwasblind
2011-08-31 10:52 pm UTC (link)

Actually, we're the captives in their home if you want to be technical. We can't leave and, I don't know about you, but I didn't ask to come here. Which makes them being angry with us a bit ridiculous, if you really think about it. Not to mention we haven't caused them any harm and have, in fact, done our best to try to help them when other threats have presented themselves.

No, this anger of theirs is nothing more than pure, unadulterated prejudice. And prejudice is not something you can logic away nor justify because it has no basis in either of those categories. It simply exists, typically as a pre-programmed response due to heavy influence of those who have large impact on the individual mixed with a dash of external conflict. Now going with that, if there is something that has caused these people to suddenly start hating us for whatever the reason, I frankly don't see how you can then assume that simply not taking action is going to fix it. If nothing else, this place has shown those of us stuck here time and again that ignoring the problem only acerbates it.

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stoleatimelord
2011-08-31 11:05 pm UTC (link)

Ah, yes, we are captives but do they truly see it like that? I imagine from their perspective we are the annoying invaders who won't simply go away.

There is other actions as opposed to force meeting force. You are addressing a being who can see all of time and space and is normally everywhere and anywhere in every second in every moment. I have seen empires fall and kingdoms rise in the blink of an eye.

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iwasblind
2011-08-31 11:13 pm UTC (link)

Considering they have no problem referring to their benevolent 'Collector' whenever prompted and, up until very recently paid very little attention to our comings and goings, I would say the facts prove you wrong on that one. We haven't invaded and this isn't a problem that has slowly built up steam. Until a few weeks ago they were perfectly content co-habiting with us. Now, in a city that has a history of doing things without rhyme or reason, I find it very short-sighted to simply assume there is suddenly a logical one backing these recent changes. And I think it's equally safe to say that I'm not alone in that assessment.

That's all well and good but who or what you are matters very little to me. If anything it makes me wonder why you, of all creatures, would be so willing to condemn others for actions simply because your personal beliefs don't align with them. I would expect better, frankly.