I believe the discussion of this issue is important. But you have to realize that it really does tread a pretty fine line. Sometimes people cross that line. Other times the moderator may simply feel that they crossed that line. In either case, comments may be deleted. To error is human. Both the writers and the moderators probably do make mistakes from time to time. I think the moderators do a pretty good job.
If the FR moderators allow clearly racist posts to remain on the forum, it will discourage those who wish to take part on a forum that is free from racism. Like I say, this is a tough subject to discuss totally free from those who will cross the line without thinking. I support the moderators who are trying to do something that needs to be done, but few of us are willing to help out with.
Deletion of genuine trash is probably desireable-like cleaning the bathroom wall, but 'racism' is whatever people 'feel like' at the moment. The real definition has been discarded. I contend that an open forum with thought police is a very bad joke. If I say ugly or foolish things, then let people see me as foolish or offensive. I think this thread has demonstrated where the real trouble for America is today-thanks to a very couragous Mr. Buchanan.
http://pages.zdnet.com/sartre/RULES/index.html adresses the argument and will likely trigger a deletion.