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Fair enough.
To me the word respect means showing someone reverence or holding them in high esteem. I just don't believe people automatically deserve reverence. I believe that is something someone earns.
Trust is another think that I think we earn. I don't automatically trust everyone I meet. Do you?
Common courtesy is somethig that I believe should be extended to everyone until such time that they demonstrate that they do not deserve courtesy.
But I always respect the right for someone else to have a different opinions to my own.
Yes, I think we are closer, rather than farther, apart in thinking. We just differ on what respect means.
Cheers.
Sent directly from my mind to yours.