Quote Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki View Post
It doesn't seem to me like there are closed minded "spider people" challenging the validity of anyones reasons for not liking spiders in this thread ... it just appears that the intensity with which you (and some others on the thread) express your issues with spiders (as well as with Kevin) maybe puts people that do like spiders (and may or may not be friends with Kevin) a little bit on the defensive? Or I could be wrong, it happens more often than not with me.

I've yet to meet anyone that's truly passionate about spiders that would have any problems at all with others that choose not to work with spiders as long as the feelings were mutual.

This quote came to mind as I was re-reading the thread, I thought that it was appropriate no matter which side of the issue you're on -

"We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it." - Thomas Jefferson

Just my observation for whatever it's worth (which is really not all that much if anything).

-adam
That is a great quote from TJ, this country sure could use a leader like him these days.

Honestly I don't know how to be any more polite and respectful than I have been during this debate. What you call intensity, I call passion and a true enjoyment of a good debate and I am just having fun. I was warned that if I criticised, Kevin and his spiders that there would be heck to pay. But I don't back down to anyone and that is just who I am.

Have you not read in my posts how even though I choose not to work with spider anymore that I have no problem with those that do?

Do I feel spiders, and now after reading Toms story caramels, should be sold with a disclaimer or some type of up front info about the possible side effects? Yes, as it seems to be the most honest thing to do.