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Odd question about love. vs. war in public...

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Contributor: Breas Breas
A couple days ago I had seen on someone's Facebook a photo with a quote. The quote was something along the lines of, "We live in a society where it is acceptable to make love in private and make war in public". I don't actually remember the quote but it was something along those lines. I thought it was quite accurate.

I was wondering what everyone thought about this... Do you feel it is accurate? Any thoughts?

The poll question is private so please be honest : ) The first answer of "I'd rather see war in public can mean physical fighting, verbal fighting, etc. The second poll response of "I'd rather see love be made in public" can mean something simple as a hug, kisses, etc.
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
I'd rather see war in public
3  (8%)
I'd rather see love in public
28  (72%)
Other
8  (21%)
Total votes: 39
Poll is closed
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Contributor: Rossie Rossie
I'd rather see love in public - it bothers me to witness fighting no matter where it happens.
10/04/2012
Contributor: Shayla Shayla
theres too much fighting in this world
10/04/2012
Contributor: RedKyuubi RedKyuubi
I dont think people can make love in public
10/04/2012
Contributor: deltalima deltalima
Quote:
Originally posted by Breas
A couple days ago I had seen on someone's Facebook a photo with a quote. The quote was something along the lines of, "We live in a society where it is acceptable to make love in private and make war in public". I don't actually ... more
I'm not a fan of PDA but everyone has a choice too.
10/04/2012
Contributor: Supervixen Supervixen
I'm kind of confused--kisses and hugs in public in the States is pretty well accepted in most places. Arguing and yelling in public is considered causing a scene, and generally people look down on people losing their shit in public, so I don't know how that's more acceptable. It's kind of an odd quote--and I don't know what it's getting at.

If it means actual physical affection in private, well, yeah--that's why it's called a private life. It requires a certain sort of intimacy that requires you to let your guard down a bit. It's not really comfortable for most people in a public space. If it means actual fighting and arguments in public, well, anger is one of those emotions that can hit you pretty hard, and people tend to react, especially if they feel threatened or the need to defend themselves (not necessarily physically--I mean like, defend their argument or their side of the situation). That's just human nature.

Unless I'm missing something profound, it sounds like a silly quote.
10/04/2012
Contributor: Mikemanz Mikemanz
i tried to concentrate, but this is way too deep for me
10/04/2012
Contributor: Hallmar82 Hallmar82
I'd rather see PDA than a cat fight but neither would be fine with me.
10/04/2012
Contributor: Avant-garde Avant-garde
i would rather see neither in public.
10/04/2012
Contributor: Ex-prude Ex-prude
I'd rather see neither. To be fair, I'm judging "love" as if it were something equal in intensity as fighting. A kiss and a fist fight are very different things.
10/04/2012
Contributor: Leather & Lace Leather & Lace
Love in public!
10/04/2012
Contributor: PeaceToTheMiddleEast PeaceToTheMiddleEast
Give me the love.
10/04/2012
Contributor: JennSenn JennSenn
I'd rather see love, but we live in a violent world.
10/04/2012
Contributor: Diabolical Kitty Diabolical Kitty
Of course I'd rather see love than war.
10/04/2012
Contributor: sXeVegan90 sXeVegan90
I'd rather see love.
10/05/2012
Contributor: marshmallow marshmallow
love!
10/05/2012
Contributor: js250 js250
I hate when others argue in public!! I do not feel that people should put others in that position, but it does happen more often than it should.
10/05/2012
Contributor: GONE! GONE!
Quote:
Originally posted by Avant-garde
i would rather see neither in public.
Same here.
10/05/2012
Contributor: GirlOnGirl GirlOnGirl
Love for sure!
10/05/2012
Contributor: Terri69 Terri69
LOVE!!!!
10/05/2012
Contributor: Allstars316 Allstars316
Oh yes love!
10/05/2012
Contributor: Stagger13 Stagger13
Quote:
Originally posted by Breas
A couple days ago I had seen on someone's Facebook a photo with a quote. The quote was something along the lines of, "We live in a society where it is acceptable to make love in private and make war in public". I don't actually ... more
All you need is love.
10/05/2012
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
I don't really understand the quote (although Iraq and Afghanistan were some of the least covered in detail by the press wars)

I don't mind of people hold hands, do some quick hugging or cuddling or a quick kiss in public. I really don't want to see people fucking at the Jewel, though. "Hey! Get get off those nectarines! I wanted to buy them!"

I think if the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq had nightly footage, like Vietnam did, they would have ended sooner. It was the sight of all those young men dying, bleeding, suffering and taking bullets and mortars for nothing that spurred the Peace Movement and ended the Vietnam war. GW Bush made sure we saw little that he didn't want to see of those wars, so people were unconnected and as a result, Afghanistan is the longest war in American History and Iraq, which never should have happened, dragged on much too long. Yes. These two wars should have been more public. But, the Hawks who make money off of war *coughCheney*cough* made sure that didn't happen
10/05/2012
Contributor: satinlady550 satinlady550
Quote:
Originally posted by Breas
A couple days ago I had seen on someone's Facebook a photo with a quote. The quote was something along the lines of, "We live in a society where it is acceptable to make love in private and make war in public". I don't actually ... more
I'd rather see love personally. I was at the park walking a few weeks ago and I noticed an old couple, probably in their 80's holding hands and walking together and you could see they were still passionatly in love with one another. It melted my heart because that is what realtionships are made from and I hope someday I get to that point in my life. That being said, In today's society people are so uptight about public displays of affection and yet the media contastantly post pictures of all people shooting others, the fighting oversea's and the list goes on. It seems politically correct or acceptable to see "war" but not acceptable to see people share love. Maybe that is what is wrong with this world today. We all forgot how to love one another.. Just saying...
10/05/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
Quote:
Originally posted by Breas
A couple days ago I had seen on someone's Facebook a photo with a quote. The quote was something along the lines of, "We live in a society where it is acceptable to make love in private and make war in public". I don't actually ... more
It's a take off of the poster that was going around when I was in college in the 70's. It said; We know society is sick since "if you are watching a movie and a man cuts a womans breast off, it is called "horror" and given a PG rating, where you can bring your kids. However if he dares KISS that breast instead, then it is called a "REAL HORROR" and given a "X" rating and one better keep it out of any decent persons sight".
10/05/2012
Contributor: Bignuf Bignuf
Quote:
Originally posted by satinlady550
I'd rather see love personally. I was at the park walking a few weeks ago and I noticed an old couple, probably in their 80's holding hands and walking together and you could see they were still passionatly in love with one another. It ... more
Well said. VERY well said. Thank you.
10/05/2012
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
I'm all about love!
10/05/2012
Contributor: ViVix ViVix
Quote:
Originally posted by Breas
A couple days ago I had seen on someone's Facebook a photo with a quote. The quote was something along the lines of, "We live in a society where it is acceptable to make love in private and make war in public". I don't actually ... more
Love in public definitely.
10/05/2012
Contributor: Kitka Kitka
I'd rather see love and kindness in public.
10/05/2012
Contributor: ShadowedSeductress ShadowedSeductress
Love in public for sure.
10/05/2012