Melas,
I, too, worry that some of the comments that are bantered about on FR could come back to haunt me, just for being a member. I cringe at some comments, and yes, there is certainly some racist bullsh*t thrown around. There are also comments that invite federal government scrutiny in their not-so veiled threats. These are not “close ones”. They step over the line. When I read these things, I try to keep in mind that it is a definite minority. The folks who do this are just pissed angry, and feel powerless over a government that doesn’t even pretend to represent them anymore. It’s not about being white, rich, or old either, IMHO, it’s about a set of values that are seemingly mocked in nearly every media outlet there is. And, when it emerges on FR, it comes at us with the vitriol of a betrayed citizen. It’s not pretty, but it’s also not what you portray it to be. I think the reality is that these folks would be the last people to take a shot at a judge. More likely, they would throw themselves in front of a judge to protect them from that kind of injustice. Don’t let the anger fool you. They just wish the better parts of America could be preserved. They’ve seen the value in some of the more traditional approaches and they’re perplexed as to why common sense is semmingly dying, and traditions are being rejected outright by a nation of people who don’t value anything anymore. Yes, I’m with you on some of your thoughts (not all), but your point of view is exactly why you should stay. Make a conservative argument against these types of things that dissapoint you so much! Point out the idiocy in racist comments by reminding them of all those soldiers and saliors who died in our uniform, for our freedoms, and the bullets and bombs weren’t racist at all. If you think homosexuality can coexist with conservatism, explain how. If you think people are taking it too far, say so. But keep bringing your opinion to the table. Despite the rhetoric, at times, this is the best place there is to make your case. At times, I’ve been a bit unerved by some of the comments here. Waaah!! But hey! F’em. Give it right back. I think you should stay.
Then mash that 'abuse' button and let the mods know. They can't be everywhere.
"NO racism or violence in posts." is the rule, as I understand it.
/johnny