This stuff is getting out of hand, walsh. Labelling people on FR as "murderers" is absolutely above the pale, along with all the Nazi references.
And, it doesn't appear to be waning.
Senseless to try. It's Jims site, he makes the rules.
This stuff is getting out of hand, walsh. Labelling people on FR as "murderers" is absolutely above the pale, along with all the Nazi references.
Since I've been here I've been called all manner of names, epithets and people have even questioned my heritage. How many times were we called racist in the Trent Lott affair? Religious nut because we oppose abortion? Statist, leftist and communist in the Great Libertarian Wars or in the Terri Schiavo case because my understanding of the law and the Constitution is evidently different from others? It rolls off my back like water on a duck. I know what and who I am. Perhaps that is why I don't see it the same way as others do. It is after all, simply a board to post opinions. I don't think opinions equating what was done to Terri Schiavo as murder should be banned. I also don't think people who call me a racist, a religious extremist or an Irish pr5ck should be banned. But, hey, it's not my website.
And, it doesn't appear to be waning.
It's waning, believe me Sink, this too shall pass. The opused will return under new nome de guerres and all will be well with FR.
Of course, if everybody posted under their real name like I do, you would see a lot less theatrics, vitriol and internet heroes. But then again maybe not. :-}
If that is your misconception, jwalsh07, then let me clarify. I don't want anyone kicked off. Free speech is too valuable. It was Freepertoo who said people who are "pro murder" should be kicked off.
As for my writing to Jim Robinson, it was for the exact purpose stated: To ask him if what Freepertoo suggested is what he wanted? To kick off anyone whose views on Schiavo do not toe the predominant line expressed here lately.
Yes, it is but you have to take it all with a grain of salt.
Those who engage in such hysterical name-calling are usually unable to articulate coherant and convincing arguments so they really aren't worth your time.
I find when things get too heated and out of control it is better to just ignore them.
Take a break from FR for a day or two if you have to. It isn't worth getting an ulcer over.