You wrote: “You may not like the content of my opinion, and that is your right, but you are in no position to tell me what kind of opinion I may share.”
If you like flinging around potentially libelous statements with no explanation given, advice will certainly be supplied on what you can do with your opinions and how you make them.
You wrote: “My comment was not about the content of the article posted. I provided a gut reaction to the past stances of the organization with regard to race relations. My understanding is that the organization is well known to have been against civil rights for blacks in the last century. If they’ve changed, then I apologize. If not, I stand by my feeling that it’s sad to see someone post from that organization on FR.”
Your explanation above (and, charitably, it is at least an explanation) is specious, at best. Civil rights debates involving JBS — your assertions notwithstanding — took place roughly two generations (40 years) ago. A simple read of the article, or of the publication, or the website, would have reassured your gut (or whatever it is you react with) that the JBS probably does not hold a negative position on race relations. To be even more specific, the airing of your feelings brought nothing to the issue being discussed.
If you like making a fool of yourself by posting the emotional products of your intestines, that’s certainly your prerogative. Nevertheless, it’s a habit I’ve seen most frequently indulged in by trolls, DU members, and leftists. Which are you?
You’re right; I should have not said anything. Apparently, I am out of date. Sorry.