This is a reply I mailed to one of the mailing lists I subscribe to in an attempt to throw a positive light on the seemingly inevitable "friction" that develops when opposing views collide. It is meant to be somewhat humerous, lucid and insightful -- all at the same time. I did receive appreciative replies from some, so thought I would share it for what it is worth. It portrays the positive side of thought conflict and the downside of total agreement.

Reference: "Brain Wave Diary" (09/11/99)

Welcome to my worst nightmare

It always begins the same - all day long EVERYONE has agreed with me on everything!

The realization of this is terrifying for me. No longer am I a unique individual living within my own reality, my world has been invaded by all those agreeable. They have inexplicably abrogated their most precious right to have a reality of their own.

Agreement is certain apathy, apathy is certain atrophy, atrophy is certain zombism.

Our collective goose is cooked.

Their eyes peer out at what used to be my world. They have invaded my world and now see what only I should see. My mind is useless to me now. Paradise is truly doomsday.

Thought conflict and disagreement is the engine for our unending adventure, development, enlightenment and self reality.

Dear friend - Please do not agree with me. Please, O please do not. I want to be me again.

"Whatever you pursue gains credibility... even undeserving things."