I was typing thoughts on here yesterday, and then later it occurred to me that I hadn't made it clear and concise - I was too wound up....
What I was trying to express was:
When a person or a group questions something, it seems wrong, to me, if government representatives respond by complaining about the people doing the questioning, instead of addressing the issue.
~ In 1968, protests against America's involvement in the Vietnam War: Nixon complains about the protesters.
No, he should have talked about our involvement in the war and made a case for the government policy he favors.
~ In 1997, Princess Diana highlights the land-mines issue: members of Parliament respond by bitching about the Princess.
No, they should have talked about why they think land mines are necessary and maybe outline plans for protecting civilians from injury - like, a civilian safety strategy or something.
These people, they don't talk about the subject that's being brought up, they just try to smear the person, or group, that brought it up.
That's not an answer, and it's not a defense of their policy, or position.
This behavior seems dishonest, and immature, and arrogant.
...And not productive or helpful.
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