(next is a response to the rest of the thread--which I have read) I was a newbie once and don't begrudge them their right to voice opinions, but it's best to keep your hands still and read many threads. One can learn who is respected around here and save him or herself from looking like an idiot by trying to flame the most reasonable folks who visit this site. THAT doesn't go over too well with us silent ones who look to folks like you to voice our opinions and bring in some sanity.
Thanks! I remember when I signed up here from Town Hall. I didn't know how to post an article and got one of the Freepers to post Sen Inhofe's Theft of Nuclear Secrets speech on the floor of the Senate. I had lurked before I signed up and was almost afraid to post against something someone said. I didn't get in any flame wars for a long time. Now new people say some of the most negative things. Some of these people need a lesson in manners in addition to Government 101! :)