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"And if these are your intentions, then how do you figure Robbins et al are so far off base in suggesting there's a conspiracy to suppress dissent in this country?"

You are suggesting that the function of the marketplace is a conspiracy? I hardly think those who disagree and withhold their cash are conspirators.

"What I don't understand, as an American, is why you would want to?

You do not have have to ~understand~ someone's desire to express their opinion nor do you have to ~understand~ their motivation any more than you would have to ~understand~ why Susan Sarandon or Jeane Garafolo continue to show up on stage. You are not seriously suggesting that anyone who disagrees with a position, feels strongly and takes action according to their position has to justify their opinion to you, are you?