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Doug T
at Sun Aug 2 00:59:28 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Doug T ]
I'm not sure what was insulting. Chuck stated his belief that Cottonmouths and Copperheads likely evolved from a single species, which as far as I can figure is true. Then some beliefs were stated that they did not evolve from something else and that the earth is 6000 years old. These latter statements are demonstrably and verifiably false. My views or anyone else's views are irrelevant when the facts are available to all. Incredulity is not a valid defense.
This forum is used as an educational tool for many of us trying to learn about venomous reptiles. Those who should feel most insulted are those who had creationist ideals stated as facts to them in a forum based on the quest for increased knowledge about the biology Venomous Reptiles.
Below is a pic of a mu' chowing down on some DOR. The picture was taken by John Gunn of AZ.
Doug T
>>Well, gotta throw in my two cents- as an observer to this thread who doesnt know any of you, it wasnt your challenge to Chuckhurds views, or reasoning, that was the main problem here...everyone IS entitled to their views, beliefs,theories,reasoning...
>> It was the insulting delivery of your challenge to his views that was uncalled for. That is the type of thing that often makes forums intolerable.
>>There is a difference between exchanging views and insulting someone.
Doug Taylor Reptiles
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RE: Copperhead X Cottonmouth Hybrids/Pic - Doug T, Sun Aug 2 00:59:28 2009