Posted by Greg on May 15, 2000, at 9:37:50
In reply to Don't stop., posted by SLS on May 14, 2000, at 12:59:48
Scott,
Very insightful, very true, a point well taken.BUT, I think you're missing the point here. No one is trying to suppress the topic, it's an important topic and obviously a sensitive one to many people. I have learned a lot from reading the posts that stuck to the subject. The issue here is verbal and unneccessary abuse.
I spent some time reading the Constitution today and while it STILL guarantees free speech, no where in the Bill of Rights does it guarantee a person the right to be abusive while exercising that free speech. This is what's happened here. I fully support Dr. Bob's decision to try and block the offender from posting again. I'm sure this makes me a horrible person in some people's eyes.
I say again that we must consider the new people coming to this board, choosing what to read is a touchy area. I compare it to driving down the freeway and coming upon an bad accident, you know that its probably going to be bloody and disgusting, but its human nature that we just HAVE to look anyway. Do we want to be responsible for pushing away a person who is desperately looking for our help and support by choosing to be offensive while exercising our right to free speech? I don't. Thats what I choose.
Scott, I don't think its a matter of blame, its a matter of respect.
I hope I have not offended anyone by my opinions here. It certainly is not my intent.
Greg
> ECT is an important topic.
>
> I choose what to read.
> I choose what not to read.
> I choose who to read.
> I choose who not to read.
> I choose what to write.
> I choose what not to write.
>
> Just choose.
>
> Don't blame others for your choice.
>
>
> - Scott
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