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Through introspection, one may ask several questions. Who am I? What makes me who I am? What do I stand for and how do I show it or express it to the rest of the world? To me the only answers have been shrouded in mystery and not adequate enough to fit my definition of an 'answer'. What I have found is that I identify myself through many things which I either do, say, or possess.  Through these mannerisms or possessions, I feel as though I can see myself.  I feel as though these things are innately me, and therefore view an infringement onto these things as a direct threat to who I am. With that to be considered as a benchmark for which more detailed thoughts are to be based, what, may I ask, should one do if this personal identity is challenged? What course of action is right or honorable?  These are the thoughts with which have been turning in my mind on a virtual rotisserie, keeping me wondering and pondering at night in the moments immediately pre-emanating deep sleep

  
       With these issues and dilemmas posted, I am at a loss. For under normal conditions I have spent much time thinking about my position and thoughts before I sit down to compose and organize the discussion topic. But in this case, I have no 'answer' or theory. I know that I have many things that I will hold in high regard when contemplating a decision, namely keeping within the realm of good taste and kindness, yet there is also the need to take action of some sort, for one cannot let an infraction against them personally go without action of some sort... or can they? Perhaps inaction is the route to take. Perhaps through a passive response one can protect their perceived borders while still keeping within the self-imposed ethical boundaries. But then again, if one were to take no action, the inaction could be interpreted by the infractee as a sign of weakness or indifference. This then would magnify the issue, consequently making a poor situation worse and more delicate. If this is the case, then what type of action should be taken? When actions regarding social situations are thought about many more things must be looked at for they are far more fluid and have many more variables that deserve consideration.  
       In these considerations on must include personal needs/desires, the feelings and thoughts of the infractee, as well as the thoughts and opinions of others who are aware of the situation... with this, which I am thinking to be the proper action, but as of now am in now way sure as to how it should be gone about, I am going to give it up to you, the reader, to think and dwell upon.  How should one go about this business? If one would need more information or hypothetical examples, there is no rule saying that a discussion topic cannot be added to or amended. Perhaps this could be the birth of a whole new type of discussion topic, one that is ongoing and more of a philosophical debate than a simple editorial. With that in mind, send in your thoughts and we'll see how it goes. Remember that one shouldn't be afraid to comment. If being anonymous is a desire, state it so and only an initial or fake name will be posted, and the e-mail address will be kept in the utmost confidentiality.  
 

 

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