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 >
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