Form your own Opinion

[David Ilvedson]

I Hope you feel better now...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Matthew Todd" <toddpianoworks at att.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 5/24/2008 7:24:25 PM
Subject: Re: Form your own Opinion


>Let's define our terms as well.  In this country, freedom of speech is talking negative 
>about Christians and spitting in the face of God.  But when you say your feelings 
>about gays in CA (YIKES!), it's called a hate crime.
>   
>  It is interesting though that not too long ago we were deep in the discussion of gas 
>prices, whether it was titled "OT" or not.  I guess we just choose our battles when it 
>strikes a nerve.
>   
>  Matthew

>"William R. Monroe" <pianotech at a440piano.net> wrote:
>          Yes, Jim,
>   
>  I know you're probably referencing the link Mr. Gisondi posted, but it's really about 
>his choice of written speech that is at issue.  Yes, we have rights that include 
>freedom of speech, but it can be done respectfully, and thoughtfully, which is 
>something Mr. Gisondi has failed to do since he has come on the list.  
>   
>  In this case, it's not about free speech rights, it's about decorum, discretion, a 
>gentleperson's agreement to not abuse their free speech rights in a forum such as 
>this.  Anyone is free to speak what they will, and if it's unanimously deemed vapid, 
>arrogant, ill-intentioned, and in all other ways inappropriate, they will likely receive 
>this (equally free, solicited, and I might say justifiable) type of treatment on the list.  
>I'll not add any more after this, but just had to get it off my chest.  Had this 
>heartburn for some time now.
>   
>  William R. Monroe
>   
>    Of course, isn't that what Freedom of Speech is all about . .  the right to say 
>things that are unpopular, inaccurate, etc.
>   
>  Didn't a lot of fine men and women over the years, from both our countries,
>give their lives so that we ALL could have this right . . . ??

>i taoally agree, though, that there are OTHER fora ( lat - plural of forum,)  for tjis 
>free expression, but not here . .

>  with respect
>   
>  Jim Kinnear
>