The Barnyard

I know you are speaking in hyperbole to make a point There are many in the ‘Yard who probably disagree with you on everything you post. I have posted things you disagree with or find objectionable as well.

Although I am honored to be listed among those you believe consistently disagree with you, I feel you are using far too broad a brush to paint me as always the antagonist.

For example, a week ago you posted the following statement:

…Anyone, including Lee and the Black Panther leaders, who publicly advocated for vigilante style justice, whether directly or indirectly, should be charged with the maximum criminal crime available. I don't know what that is under FL law, but those sorts of actions should not be tolerated in a society based on law and order. ….

I know you don't read every comment on the board but I have written numerous posts regarding the antics of the black panthers, their leadership and their methods. I have historically been opposed to any actions taken in the name of vigilantism.

Following your posting I responded with a supporting and concurring thought:
Of course vigilantism is not the solution nor should it be an option.

Several posts later someone suggests I am a coward for my stance. Anecdotally, I understand he too is an attorney.

It was not particularly bothersome as this is just a message board - highly charge and opinionated at times and often comments, even negative ones, are provided sloely for the viewing enjoyment of the audiance.

Unlike some I have the courage to defend those with whom I disagree as well as the integrity to admit when my position is wrong.

I find the majority of your posts to be finely crafted and highly thought provoking - whether we disagree or not.

Who is telling Americans what they can and cannot say???

This country has one of, if not the strongest free speech protections [and free speech traditions] in the world.

Just because paranoid radio personality hate mongers say, don't make it so ..............

i too am puzzled about what it is people are being told they cannot say.

i mean, its not like famous show hosts can call a law student a $lut and prostitute & ask for sex videos.

gosh, i mean, its really stifling around here from the old first amendment standpoint. maybe this delusion ties into the paranoia held by such as nugent that somebody wants to take his guns or his bows and his arrows.

in fact nobody gives a crap about his guns or his bows. he can hunt. he can rant. i can rant too. but at least the secret service aint coming to talk to me....but then, perhaps old ted can recommend some good whores. mabye even some 16 year old ones that are his second cousins

at least the secret service & nugent have something in common,

Well, since you believe that, by all means please spell out the most nonpolitically correct term that you can think of and spell it out for us and we will all see how acceptable it is. I know for certain that I was referred to as both a "honkey" and a "redneck" very recently but these terms seem to be politically correct. Please use capital letters.

Bom, I know you have enough sense not to do that but I hope you get the point. There's plenty you can't say...it may be legal to voice your opinion but you will spend a lot of time in the "soup line" if you do.

Perhaps you should google Bill Cosby or perhaps John Rocker for some examples of things you can't say.

(don't take this stuff personally because I don't mean for it to be)
The point is that there a million double standards with reference to what you can and can't say...we all know this...and if you really don't then there is no way I can convince you.

Ha. Thanks!

Those folks are batshit crazy

We are all free to say anything we want...Truth, Justice and the American Way. However with the freedom comes obligation.

We all have an obligation to face the consequences for our free exercise of choice.

Yell FIRE in a crowded theater - consequence possibel arrest
Yell the N word in certain places - consequence possible ass whooping
Yell the F bomb on national TV - consequence (if you're bob beckel) ???

thanks maxcy .. very much appreciate that

Power to the People!

Bob Beckel is a democratic strategist who appears regularly on the fox show "The Five".

Bom says..."i gotta believe william f buckley would be rolling in his grave at the state of american "conservatism" these days ......."

Maybe a half roll...about what JFK what do concerning the state of Democratic Party...and even his own posterity

Did he whip out his bow & arrow? It's a free for all...