Indiogene Posted January 29, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 29, 2013 (edited) One bar in this Arkansas town is causing controversy on what's proper to debate on their property, and concerns on debates don't mix with alcohol sure challenges the notion of informality in bars, even when talking straight about hot button issues. http://www.aol.com/v...nk2&pLid=262491 Bartenders can't legally stop nor ban patrons' personal discussions, but they expressed concern on political talk can lead to bar fights (and so can the topic of religion) and can disturb the peace. It comes to show we have to use the fullest common courtesy...in fact, I tend to discuss controversies with people I know of, but I knew not to at work and the general public. Message boards are excellent places to share opinions together for an intellectual conversation, but in the discretion of ourselves say things without offending others nor getting offended. Controversy is a part of our everyday lives, but should we be told to close our mouths and minds in the name of etiquette consideration? Ms. Manners vs. the First Amendment: let's see who wins the argument. Edited January 29, 2013 by Tsa-La-Gie Oyate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted January 29, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2013 In any debate one needs to be at least somewhat thick-skinned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsteroidX Posted January 29, 2013 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Drunken debating is not a great thing so I guess I kinda get it. Its probably due to some specific things happening at THAT bar and not a general attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted January 29, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Politics, religion, booze....nah..... wouldn't be prudent ESPECIALLY in the south! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted January 29, 2013 #5 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Maybe the problem is that alcohol thins your skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfknight Posted January 29, 2013 #6 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Just let me sit here sipping my scotch. I don't really care what you thing LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verloc Posted January 29, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I've actually found that people won't normally debate these topics when they are sober, so alcohol is the perfect "lubrication" to get the ball rolling :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Merton Posted January 29, 2013 #8 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I've actually found that people won't normally debate these topics when they are sober, so alcohol is the perfect "lubrication" to get the ball rolling :-) You don't know me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted January 29, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Nowt wrong with a wee debate and some fisticuffs to brighten up a dull day/night... imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verloc Posted February 8, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2013 You don't know me. So it doesnt take much to get you debating?....my kind of guy:-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfknight Posted February 8, 2013 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I just want to drink I really care what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunn Posted February 8, 2013 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2013 They need a boxing ring. More entertainment and more sales in drinks, because it's fun to watch two drunks duke it out over a argument. Drunk1: I say it is! *swish-smack* Drunk2: And I say it's not! *swish-smack* Spectators: Hey look at that! They both just knocked out the referee! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted February 9, 2013 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Nowt wrong with a wee debate and some fisticuffs to brighten up a dull day/night... imo. Some of the best friendships ever made started in just such a dust up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verloc Posted February 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Some of the best friendships ever made started in just such a dust up True words my brutha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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