Sir, with all due respect, this is your site. You can, do, and should, ban people with discretion. But who is, really, being shut out from FR's online political discourse? FR is huge and influential. Sure, there's going to be a he-said-she-said argument about who started spamming, flaming, and baiting first (contemptible tactics, all), et al, but is there any chance at retaining an element of debate here? I thought we were all on the same team.
Admittedly, I've only skimmed this very thread. I've made great acquaintance with supporters of Sen. Thompson, Gov. Romney, and Congressman Hunter. Left alone, the debates are civil and a nice representation of the power of citizen involvement, as well as the forum you have presented.
Respectfully,
J-
If this thread keeps going a few more days, we will be.
I am ordering 10 kegs of beer and fireworks.