yekke2:
I knew this would happen. This thread would become one arguing the not-relevant-to-the-thread various controversial halachas used in the examples rather than focusing on the thread.
+1. People get sidetracked very easily.
SL:
Its right back to the drawing board, one defending the need to be kind despite halacha, and one defending the need not to be concerned about being kind because of the halacha.
Funny thing is, I don’t think most people have any truly significant difference of opinions. Most people here do believe in unquestioning observance of the Halacha, and most people here do believe in doing things nicely even when they are mandated by Halacha.