I encourage you to read the posts...it's a classic example of how people are affected by headlines in the media.
I know people here will agree with the article. However, if we react this way, how will the average joe interpet the headlines? Are we being thorough when we look at the information out there? It seems to me it's what FR does best...ask Dan Blather.
Thinking is not hard work!
You are correct.
Take a look at this post: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1226475/posts#6
So many Freepers mised the posters sharp sarcasim and made themselves look... umm.... really bad.