For someone who has been a member of the Free Republic for less than 24 hours, you sure have a lot to say. Most of us with any brains will lurk around here for several weeks or even months before posting and then, when we do post, we will try to choose our words very carefully so as not to insult or personally attack our fellow Freepers. And while I certainly respect your right to express your opinion, perhaps you should choose another forum to expree itYou must explain this to me and point out to me where I insulted anyone or attack anyone. I merely stated two opinions as to two statements you made regarding New Yorkers. (I don't know where you're from, and you don't give your fellow man enough credit) If you think that is insulting or personally attacking someone, well then... My post seems to talk about the topic in which your post was related, NY'ers and Rudy. As far as being a member and how long i've been here. Yes, i decided to become a member less than twenty four hours ago, however, you don't know how long i've been lurking, so as I certainly respect your right to your opinion to anything that I say, maybe you should express it elsewhere or don't respond. I thought the definition of a forum was a place where people can come together to discuss, disagree, agree..etc. A place to agree to disagree. I have a saying that i like to tell people who dont like what i right..."Don't Read IT"!!!!