Re: My 2 cents worth

[Douglas342@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/27/00 6:39:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
dforant1@nycap.rr.com writes:

> Well, if I'm going to be banned from the Kingdom, at least I'll get some
>  parting shots in.

If Dan is banned from this list it will be a sad day.  He doesn't attack 
other list members.  He expresses his opinions, as unpopular as they may be, 
and usually does so in an articulate manner.  That, folks, is what free 
speech is all about.  Now other listers have, IMHO, been vicious and 
personally attacked others.  Some have been banned, and banning folk for 
their behavior may be OK with some, although it bothers me.  I have read 
enough of Greg's "Mr. Hyde" posts that I can see the rationale behind the 
decision to boot him sometimes (even though I disagree with it) but he has 
also posted his share of "Dr. Jekyll" comments.  But banning folk for the 
content of their comments?  No way.  No way.  Ditto Ray, ditto Noah.