SSM Plebiscite

[PaulP]

There is perspective, reason and motive behind every word ever written or spoken, that is implicit.

And perspective, reason and motive are not just inherent in humanity's communications but are present in the actions of all living things. You cannot divorce yourself from that state of affairs, and others are free to infer or imply whatever they like in either the written word or the perceived meaning.

Read some Tolstoy even if you don't like him, if you have already done so, then maybe read him again.

In order for communication to be successful, there must some connection and mutual understanding between sender and receiver. The aim always is successful communication. If there is a miscommunication, then either the sender or receiver or both are doing something not quite right.

I've never read Tolstoy. Given the times and country in which he wrote, he may well have a extra fondness for reading between the lines.