[Alan Chapman]

...has anyone seen Alan Chapman?

I saw him just a moment ago.

Is he banned?

Not yet. Although the word on the street is that certain individuals have become trigger happy with the abuse button around here and bragged about it to others. Apparently they don't understand that the purpose of the abuse button is to notify management of innappropriate posts and not to silence people with whom they have disagreements.

You're saying he died?

I'm alive and well. In fact, I visit FR almost daily to see what people are saying about current events. But, lately I haven't felt very inclined to participate in the discourse. Observe how viciously attacked people are for any criticism of Bush and Republican legislators. When things have settled down and people decide to debate in a civilized manner I will participate.

[Moby Grape]

Alan....get a thicker skin...you say the Bushie's are uncivil with you boys when you are critical of republicans....You boys are so civil when you call GOPer's names like statist, socialist, and anti-liberty dolts....you are SO REASONABLE when you guys say that we live in a police state and Ashcroft is akin to the anti-Christ....you WILL draw fire if you attack in this way....BUT, it is good you and your friends are still here....we do have our food fights, but we do NOT lower ourselves to the level of liberals who tell out right lies about those with whom they disagree.