Yeah Guys and Gals,

Let's help Chris out.  Private emails are better when things move to the debate mode and such.

You're doing a great job Chris. We love the site!

I agree that this site is well moderated.  Since slings were used by (almost) all cultures, including cultures with religions markedly different from modern, mainstream western religions, it makes since to be respectful of all belief systems when on a slinging-related forum.  Thanks, Chris!

Chris, DavidT, I couldn't agree with you more. 

As for dangerous "free radicals".....The Roman Empire, Hitler's Germany, and Bush's war machine certainly had and have broad definitions of, and heinous responses to, those blessed enough to have so personified bravery and outspokenness combined, as to have become their targets.  Having been a continuing recipient of more than a few of their tactics for years....I am content to let the chips fall where they may.....all in the sight of God.

Censorship of the internet is growing exponentially, laws now passed that will effectively censor free speech around the world......

Personally, I find no advantage, personal or otherwise, in expletive name calling, immature retorts, and violence or threats of violence to effect positive societal change. however it is always revealing when those who wish to silence another's views, do so.

Many a martyr in this world has been made at the hands of successive world regimes composed of a thoroughly corrupt and willingly immature elite who have no tolerance for the stinging words of truth. Free speech is anathema to their arrogant and fickle sensibilities.

http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/may2006/050506askingquestion.htm

The majority of the time, I try to keep my posts friendly and fun.

And at times, no matter how unpopular,  I consider it a 'friendly' act to warn others of that which I am certain will affect them in one way or another.  It's fun to be alive and able to still share meaningful information with others.  I respect my fellow man enough to tell him even those things he may hate me for saying.  That is true friendship.  Not taking the opportunity to talk about very real and tough issues with one's friends....is, in my opinion, disrespectful of the very meaning of true 'friendship' and is, unmasked, more a form of 'selfish acquaintence'.

Chris, I for one applaud your current stance on freedom of speech. And even more your civility to those whose opinions may differ from your own.  May your commitment to such honor not fade in the dark days (literally and figuratively) ahead, that this nation and the world have fashioned for themselves.



Peace,


TS

LOL please no details but i have to agree with Chris aswell there are just too many ways for people to get offended by the toppics stated so next time i get an urge to be all silly and well plain weird i'll just go bug some of my closer to home friends