Quote Originally Posted by friendowl
its impossible to respect someone you percieve as lower or weaker than yourself

that was a good line right there

so whats the difference then between appreciation and respect

I don't respect those who push fear, I respect those who are worthy of my respect. Those who push fear make me want to beat them with it, and challenge them. If they win, it's still not respect, but coerced submission. There is no respect in fear...None!

My son respects me, but he does not fear me. He knows I would never harm him, but he also knows I would die, and kill for him. Which would you rather be honored for...Fear, or meager appreciation for who you are nd what you stand for?