Happily, free speech still seems alive & well in Free Republic, not to mention America! Yawn. Here we go again. This is a private forum. "Free speech" has nothing to do with it. Would you go on a hunting thread and ask about what kind of wedding dress to buy? How about soliciting cooking tips on a veterinary bulleting board? YOUR POST IS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE CONTEXT.
Was there something you did not undersatnd in my post #138?
Was there something about "political" that escapes your grasp?
And how strange. I have seen quite a few non-political vanity posts in here since I joined, which, admittedly, was very recent.
And every one of THEM has been irrelevant too.
I also find it curious that you have read & are posting in such a "lowly" thread. :)
With the intention of pointing out that THIS DOES NOT BELONG HERE.
It is very clear to me that you are rather "anti-vanity post." To which I will respond:
Let's examine the Free Republic
Posting Guidelines which make the request:
"Do keep 'vanity' posts to a minimum - Free Republic is primarily a place to discuss news, articles, and editorials. Vanity posts, creations of the poster him or herself, should meet a high standard of quality before one is even considered worthy of posting."
Though perhaps "non-political," my post was intended to address what I view as the escalating social problem of lack of courtesy with regard to prying questions about relationships and marriage in general. I assume this meets the "high standard of quality" desired by the Free Republic Admin., since the post hasn't, as of yet, been yanked.
Thus, contrary to your opinion, I believe this thread has merit, as further supported by the propagation of kindly, humorous, and helpful responses.
We will likely have to amiably agree to disagree on this issue.
May God bless you & yours this Happy Thanksgiving. :)