You did right by reporting such threats posing as comments. It seems that madness has descended even into Tree Republic, as MacKay mid-1800s "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds" to today's work by Mattias Desmet and others.
Political discussion between supposed conservatives -- I use the adjective intentionally -- devolves to "Please kill yourself. Thank you." That is clearly not the statement of a conservative.
So many of your comments seem proof of a refreshing goodness -- as was the tale of your adopted kids -- that there is a beacon of light here in the Free Republic forum. Bless you.
It is my opinion that much evil has descended here, this is no longer a conservative forum, and hate reigns supreme.
This used to be a fairly Christian place. I remember when the religion forum was created.
It also used to be a place of civil, kind behavior.
Now it is death to other freepers, bomb this, kill them all,
and hate everywhere you look.
Reddit forums I visit are more conservative, intelligent and especially *civilized* than this one.
I also spend time on a few other forums Where evidence of Christ exists.
And that is where I will be spending time from now on.
Best always to you.
I mailed Jim a check and have no plans to return here
for awhile.
Best always to you.