Posted on 03/29/2005 8:58:34 AM PST by Long Cut
We, the Witness Protection Program For Freepers, aka the Wild Turkeys, aka the Coalition of the Sane, have through mutual discussion and rigourous thought, determined that:
1. The discussion threads regarding Terri Schiavo (hereafter referred to as "TS") have become too full of innuendo, rumormongering, hyperbole, hysteria, namecalling, paranoia, and general poor behavior to warrant participation.
2. Said threads have degenerated into "echo chambers", wherein the same, common thoughts are continually posted again and again, and the same old disreputable, unconfirmed and/or false urban myths are propagated.
3. Anyone who joins in said theads with alternative viewpoints to the most extreme posts are routinely driven away with slander, accusations, and vile namecalling.
4. No data or evidence contrary to the "prevailing opinions" are accepted, considered, or discussed; and in fact are rejected outright in most instances.
5. That the continued calls for armed insurrection, military or paramilitary involvement, impeachements of politicians and judges, and death threats are embarassing, stupid, shortsighted, doomed to failure, and contrary to most if not all conservative thought prior to this case, as well as damaging in the extreme to FR and the conservative movement as a whole.
6. That such emotional, hyperbolic, and propaganda-driven hysteria is in fact contrary to all conservatives USED to stand for.
7. That the holding up of swastika and other Nazi imagery towards the police and the Bushes, the use of children as political props, and the disruption of the peace at the Woodside Hospice can only reflect badly on conservatives in general, and should be discouraged.
8. That the pursuit of this issue to the exclusion of all others by the GOP has damaged, perhaps beyond repair, the pursuit of other important issues as well as the reputation of the GOP, FR, and conservatism.
The WPPFF is NOT of one mind as to the case of TS or its correct outcome. In fact, wide disagreement exists within our little group. However, we are united in our wish that reason and sanity be respected in the discussion, as well as the rights of all parties involved or participating. We wish to discuss this as adults and intellectuals, as conservatives and as FRiends, not as children screaming past each other on some playground of hysteria. We wish for facts and evidence to be provided, discussed reasonably, and considered fairly.
We reject all accusations of Naziism, "death cultism", or other slander as methods of debate. We reject the practice of "spamming" multiple threads, of posting unending vanities, and the posting of propaganda and calls for violence. We reject, in fact, all unseemly and childish behavior which has come to characterize this case on FR.
We DO invite others to come and reasonably discuss the issue. We have no problem with FReepers who wish to debate in a rational and fair manner, and with due respect for their fellow FReepers. We have NO problem with those whose views are formed by religion; however we reject "preaching" or "being beaten with a Bible" as legitemite debate tactics. Not all of us are Believers, and such tactics only cheapen the source.
If a FReeper finds this an acceptable meansd to discuss this and other issues, they are welcome to join in and participate. Those who find pleasure in attacks, flame-baiting, slander, stalking, and personal atacks will be ignored, and their egos will go unfed.
We assume this thread to be a zone of sanity in an overheated atmosphere. Thus, a general amnesty is in effect. If posters conduct themselves within the guidlines above, we will be happy to discuss and debate with you. If a poster wishes to apologize for past slips of the tongue, or for possible "over-the-top" statements to another, it will be graciously accepted, and your company welcome.
Please bring a sense of humor; we feel that too many have been taking themselves too seriously lately.
Let the discussion begin!
Signed,
The WPPFF, aka The Wild Turkeys, aka the Coalition of the Sane.
I know you knew. It was verified in spades. Nothing else needs to be said.
Good post, Chick. Thanks.
An excellent post. You always seem to put things so well. Perhaps everyone just needs some time.
I appreciate your tag line also.
I thank you for your post #4928...I also appreciate all of your posts concerning military matters...my hubby is retired military, and I always point out your threads on military matters for him to read...he says, to send you a big thanks..
If analogies, metaphors, comparisons and other characterisations about that phenomena are troubling for you I will be sensitive to your pain and refrain from making any.
I will leave it to you to frame an appropriate Politically Correct characterisation for what it is to be a nation that finds that to be a legal, correct and unchangeable decision.
It simply could not be stated better than that. And it is hardly surprising that not one of the Coalition of the Bloodthirsty, in 1,300+ posts since, has had the balls to confront and answer the stark reality you expressed here.
65535. The thread maxed out and cannot accept further replies.
It is dark out here in our porch, my laptop is perched quite precariously and I'm not a good typist, so I'm just going to tell you that I read your post twice, and I still have tears in my eyes. I agree with just about everything you said...in fact, I can't think of anything you said that I disagreed with.
Thank you for saying it all.
If something like this happened to me, I, too, want to be able to go to the loving arms of my Savior. I believe that is God's Will.
Remember God allowed them to build the Tower of Babel. Many times I think of that when this medical technology seems to take over...
Your welcome. I enjoyed it!
Your welcome. I enjoyed it!
Thank you, I appreciate that you took the time to send a comment my way.
I have always enjoyed your comments and I hope I have the chance to do for years to come.
I have always been honest in my comments and threads. There is so much news out there and some that I feel are deserving of discussion.
I have never posted thinking who the reader will be, because I have always known that at worst would be someone who does not agree, but, even in the end those who I disagreed with challenged my mind and heart.
This was a big reason that I tried so hard to live up to the rules on Free Republic. Many have built friendships that will last for years to come. I just will never understand folks who believe in life and believe in our justice system are some how closet liberals or worse murderers.
I appreciate your kindness in the words of your comment.
Goodness, as I pat my chest where my heart is as I read your reply, I feel the same as you. Thank you.
We have exposed ourselves by being honest. But, honest in a Christian way. I have never posted anything to demean those who supported her family.
Had the court ruled in their favor I would have said the courts have spoken. I would have no hatred towards them for convincing the court that her husband indeed did not deserve to be the guardian. There are no winners in this situation. I do feel that Terri remained on this earth a long time. Time for her parents to visit her. What if, and this is really a what if, she could understand or that her spirit were there and she was asking to let her return to her Father. I know it depends on folks after life feelings actually it may have more to do with theology but if she were pending for all these years waiting to return to a body without pain and knowing one day she will be reunited with her family. Even that schmuck Michael.
Thank you for allowing me to continue to allow me to share my thoughts through your beautifully written comments.
It's not surprising at all, given this inflammatory rhetoric.
First a high five to your beloved for serving our country. I am glad he enjoys reading the military threads I post. I do appreciate both of your thanks.
As someone who has only known the military, I feel like a fish out of water about anything else. But, I do try to learn from everyone who comment's to me.
The military threads are always so colorful and engaging. There are times I so disagree but getting to that was half the fun. I think was able to make an informed decision.
Thank you for those words.
Thank you for sharing that. Your sincerity shines through.
Might check this out ... sound at all familiar?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/1373116/posts?page=4932#4932
#4932
I read your 4928 twice. My sentiments exactly.
OKdokie,just wanted to thank you for speaking up for what you believe in, I have a feeling there are more out there than even we know. :)
Bless your heart, FMC. It is so wonderful to be honest about how we feel. I have read some of your posts and know you to be a sincere loving person who would never hurt anyone. It hurts me to see what has been happening here recently.
I believe we both care deeply about Terri's tragedy and only wanted what was God's Will. That's what I prayed for, for her and her loved ones. We human beings are not wise enough to know what is the answer to these many problems. Only God knows, and He Cares about us all.
Good Night All. It's way past my bed time.
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