[EliRoom8]

Part of free speech is the freedom others have to take exception "smiling turd" metaphors used in a forum frequented by women as well as men, as well as those who might be eating a meal while visiting FreeRepublic. Free speech doesn't mean the rest of us have to approvingly smile at your friend's crudity & crassness as justify it by referring to General Patton.

Patton knew the difference between speaking before fellow soldiers/warriors and speaking with the general public comprised of all ages and both genders. Evidently others do not.

[Neoliberalnot]

He is not my friend, I have no idea who he is? I also attended military academy; you have no idea.

Actually Patton swore in mixed company routinely. I’m reading “Patton, A Genius for War” right now. They are just words. Don’t be so sensitive.