I have been with the Free Republic a lot longer than you, and I have seen nothing but dissenting opinions provide life for this forum.
I found the FR to be truly an American forum that was not afraid of free speech challenges. There is nothing about the Free Republic that indicates it favors censorship of private opinions. To the contrary!
Of course, FR has its rules, and that is entire Mr. Robinson's prerogative. Those who violate the rules are warned, and if they persist to break the rules, they are temporarily or permanently suspended—for breaking rules, not for dissenting opinions!
You want me removed because I don't share your fascination with Sarah Palin, because you don't like what I think. Thank God, most Americans don't share your attitude.
My advice to you is: if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. We don't have a signle-minded world.
And, by the way, I am not sure any particular group has exclusive rights to claim monopoly of what is a "true conservative." We are all conservative on some issues and liberal on others. I have been a Republican all my life and intend to stay one. That doesn't mean I have to agree with every nut and dolt the Party decides to nominate.
I don’t know why you are including me in all this. I simply stated that I would not request that a poster be banned for making negative posts. That’s not my billet, or as Obama would say, it’s above my pay grade. Leave me out of it.