Quote Originally Posted by dboyrollz76 View Post
Need more people to speak their minds, instead of kissing the donkeys rear. Or just going along with others to gain notearity among their alleged piers or to prevent being a outcast because of their opinion.
I for one, will always speak my mind. If some one dislikes me after words.
I found falconry, it's like I found my life.
I will stand and defend my right and the rights of others to practice the art.
Speaking your mind is good when you are within falconry circles but outside our circles exercising some good judgement about when saying what is on your mind is prudent and when not so is a good idea.

Look at the mess we have in congress. We basically have 2 opposing gangs who spend all of their time wagging the dog to show their constituency that they are defending their interests (whether real or perceived). What they neglect to mention is that by digging in their heels and failing to make any sort of compromises they also get little if anything done.

The only way that a democracy can function properly is if everyone is willing to compromise here and there so that everyone gets at least some of what they want. That requires us to LISTEN as well as speak our minds.