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The point I was making is that many people on all sides are so reactive that they make judgments before having all the information. I am glad you read the speech. Yet, as you know perspective is everything. While you may read something sinister into Patty's speech, others may not. There has been a great effort by some groups to stop people from speaking. I have been personally harassed in an effort to intimidate my silence. Others have lost their jobs. There are groups that try to personally ruin or intimidate anyone with a voice of a different opinion be it left or right. I wonder why people are so afraid? What happened with disagreeing but respecting another's right to speak? You suspect my "leanings." We are all Americans that are concerned with terrorism. After your last response I am sure I will get more insults. It is easy to belittle others while hiding behind the safety of a computer. I hope you can put your insults aside and try uniting Americans on our fight of terrorism. We have a common goal. Why waste time with nonsense? Patty is a terrorist like Lott is a KKK member. It is a tit for tat "witch hunt." However, many fellow Republicans wanted Lott to go. Especially the guy who took his place. Yes, it is "silly." Two wrongs never make a right. Yet, we keep playing the political slime game.

Jeeze! You're so all over the map I'm not sure where to even begin in response.

For starters, first you claim that response to Patty's remarks are but a product of only hearing "sound bites". When that was refuted, you resort to reactions against Patty being a matter of perspective. Perhaps if Patty had taken your advice and been better informed herself, this incident could have been avoided all together. (Please show me one Daycare center built by Osama....perhaps one of those built to help out the women of Afganistan under the Taliban rule, which weren't even allowed them to leave the home to get to said daycare center.) My perspective on Patty's statement is that it is total BS. I saw nothing "sinister" but rather so unimaginably stupid, I question how this women functions as a Senator.

Now, moving on, you say there is a great effort by some groups to stop people from speaking. Just how is this possible? People are being locked up, executed, or what? It seems you also need a little more information yourself on the nature of free speech. You, I, Everyone in this country has the right to say whatever they wish. This does not however preclude any repercussions for what we have said. If I were to say something as stupid, as say Patty did, I should fully expect to be called on it. Had I the pulpit that Patty does I should expect that, As Patty found out, that a LOT of people would call me on it. You will find no one here that doesn't think that Patty had no right to say what she did, but you will certainly find many that will hold her accountable for what she has said. While you may consider this "harassement" or "intimidation" I see it as simple accountability.

Frankly, your post comes across as simply another "can't we all just get along" statement.

NO WE CAN'T!!!!

As long a Patty and her sympathizers continue to push our nation closer to socialism, I will continue to view her as the purveyor of a slightly less violent means to the same end as many a terrorist. For that reason, I NEVER intend to "get along", I will play the political slime game, I will do whatever I can to discredit, and I certainly have no intention of putting insults aside....though I would love to know how it is you think I insulted you....must be a matter of perception.