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What is it with you guys and your hysterical hyperbole? This has nothing to do with the government. This is about individuals responding to public comments. If I don't like what the Dixie Chicks have to say, then I choose not to buy their albums and/or complain to their sponsors. There doesn't have to be government oversight in order for there to be some sort of accountability. All you guys have done is point to the left and say, "they did this or they did that" ---- as if a failure by the lefties to hold their spokespeople accountable (read: condemn their actions) justifies such behavior by our side.

"Are you appointing certain people to be authorized spokespeople for the GOP?" Again, spare me the hysterics. I'm an individual taking issue with a spokesperson who, like it or not, is seen as representing conservatives, if not the GOP.

"So if I say something that is in your mind derogatory are you going to demand an apology?" If you paid attention to my very first post to you, you would be aware that this isn't about demanding an apology. It is about making it known that Ann's words do not represent all conservatives. Judging from the candidates who are running from her, that seems to be a common reaction.

Now, if you said something derogatory as a representative of Free Republic, I might indeed take issue with you. I wouldn't demand an apology --- nor have I demanded one from Ann. But I would make it clear that your actions don't represent Free Republic. Free Republic does have a code requiring civility --- but I don't know how seriously that is enforced. I'm guessing the policy is more symbolic than substantive.

This isn't about being a "word meister" for every derogatory word uttered by individual citizens. If you want to teach your kids to call other kids "faggots" on the playground, go right ahead. ( I'm sure the other mommies will be impressed -- just don't do it under the banner of conservatism.)

"Besides, who says your opinion is right? Everyone has an opinion and yours certainly is not going to agree with everyone." No kidding! I'm just surprised to see so many "Christian" conservatives proudly take up the banner of personal attacks! Heaven forbid I should presume it is "right" to oppose personal attacks. Wouldn't want to offend anybody by drawing a line between right and wrong, would we?

"( I'm sure the other mommies will be impressed -- just don't do it under the banner of conservatism.)"

Oh, so you are the banner carrier of the the conservatives. Nice to know someone has taken charge of monitoring the conservatives. Not unlike the demorats who have have also assigned themselves this oversight.

"Wouldn't want to offend anybody by drawing a line between right and wrong, would we?"

So you hold the grail as to what is right and what is wrong. Tell the demorats they can get back to the business they were elected to do instead of just pounding on conservatives for their actions. There now is a word monitor in charge. Sheesh.

Here's a tribute to your knight in shining armor:

http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/JonSanders/2007/03/07/reparations_for_coulter

A faggot is a kind of pork meatball, a traditional dish in parts of the UK, especially Wales and the Black Country. It was originally made from unwanted off-cuts of meat (typically a blend of sausage meat and offal, especially Liver).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faggot_(food)

So, calling someone a "meatball" is oooooh so bad. How do you know Ann Coulter didn't mean "meatball"? Assumptions are a dime a dozen and those who make assumptions are even cheaper.