Bryan C. Uzzell
Today I found out that Bryan has plagiarized me. He is, or was, a student at Virginia State University. Here is what he submitted to the VSU literary magazine called Voices (2006 Edition) in their section on respect:
On a practical level it includes taking someone's feelings, needs, thoughts, ideas, wishes and preferences into consideration. It also seems to include acknowledging them, listening to them, being truthful with them, and accepting their individuality and idiosyncrasies. Respect can be shown through behavior and it can also be felt. We can act in ways which are considered respectful, yet we can also feel respect for someone and feel respected by someone. Because it is possible to act in ways that do not reflect how we really feel, the feeling of respect is more important than the behavior without the feeling. When the feeling is there, the behavior will naturally follow. Respect cannot be demanded or forced, though sometimes people mistakenly believe that it can.
Bryan C. Uzzell
Richmond, VA
Freshman
Here is what I say on my respect page:
On a practical level it seems to include taking someone's feelings, needs, thoughts, ideas, wishes and preferences into consideration... It also seems to include acknowledging them, listening to them, being truthful with them, and accepting their individuality and idiosyncrasies.
Respect can be shown through behavior and it can also be felt. We can act in ways which are considered respectful, yet we can also feel respect for someone and feel respected by someone. Because it is possible to act in ways that do not reflect how we really feel, the feeling of respect is more important than the behavior without the feeling. When the feeling is there, the behavior will naturally follow.
Respect cannot be demanded or forced, though sometimes people mistakenly believe that it can, as I discuss below.
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There is a lot I could say about this. But I will save it. I think this says plenty by itself. I am writing to Deborah Goodwyn, who is the Chairperson of the Department which created the magazine, and I am asking her to check into things.
S. Hein
March 4, 2008