So this morning, I woke up and went to have a cup of coffee. I met my grandmother in the kitchen... she tends to emphasize being a "lady," being proper, things like that. She's fairly conservative. Anyway, she basically said that we waited "too long" to put Saddam to death, saying he deserved it, things like that. I got incredibly defensive, and said that we were just as bad as him for putting him to death, etc.. I didn't really raise my voice, just spoke with passion. I think I might have frightened her a bit. Did I handle this conversation the right way? Have y'al have similar ones with family members?
You handled it good. Did nothing wrong. Stated your opinion, and everyone's entitled to one. I agree with yours. Killing him is just as bad. Who knows if he was really killed though. Psh. He could still be alive in some mountain house watched by the FBI, and he's part of the "man" behind the "curtain."
why do you feel bad for speaking your mind? People who get scared when someone is passionate, when in YOUR shoes, would have done something scary, you know?
Speaking your mind is one thing, Pointlessly arguing with your grandmother is another. A person at that age already has a very well established opinion on the world, which cannot possibly be changed by anyone other than themselves. Discussing such things is wonderful, but take it easy on older folks, save all that passion that is within you for the young, the ones who are still forming an opinion of this world.
If i want to keep peace with my grandmother, or any of my aunts, I peek my mouth shut politically. they are all right wing sheep. Don't feel guilty for voicing your opinion though. if you don't voice your opinion, then how can you make any difference?
