#255: Russell Brand - Re: Re: Please stop this arguing

There are no bullies in this area just people with a different view.People who oppose the build are also parents, some going to the current school, grandparents and great grandparents.

The view of the opposition to the build are just as important as yours. Let everyone have a say.

The word bully seems to come into "school vocabulary" to much these days. Hitler and Stalin were bullies not residents trying to protect the area they live in and love.

#257: - Re: Re: Re: Please stop this arguing

Based on the comments above, it would appear that some local residents DO feel bullied into agreeing to one stance or another. Liking the term "bully" or not, that is unacceptable behaviour and as you say, let everyone have a say - but also respect that their opinion may not agree with yours.

As an aside, I believe the word 'bully' is not solely restriction to schools vocabularies, it applies to all walks of life where one person uses an improper amount of persuasion to affect the actions of another. That could be politics, advertising, double glazing salespersons, the list is endless.  The reason for it's prevalence in modern culture is that those on the receiving end now understand that it's ok to say "no", they may not have the courage to debate the issue, but gone are the days of the pack mentality where everyone follows the leader because they shout the loudest.  Wait, we're on to politics now, so I'll shush.