This is in response to Patty’s comments posted under the title “Gay Iraqis Facing Horrific Torture” … April 25, 2009.
The reason I posted the bible thumper’s comment is because; 1) I detest political correctness. We may not agree with everything someone says, but this is a free country and as American’s our forefather’s gave us what we hold dear-freedom of speech, including freedom of the press.
Yes, what the individual commented was truly hateful, but this is America and they have the same right as you and I-the right to free speech. Furthermore, should I only post pieces that agree 100% with what is posted, good or bad, then my blog would be one sided-much like the mainstream media is today … slanted and one sided. This is not what my blog or I am all about. We can’t live life with blinders on … the whole truth and nothing but the truth, is in my opinion, the most honest form of understanding what our society and world is truly all about, good or bad. If we have the facts then as a society we can make sound judgments as to how to make it a better place to live.
2) My position on allowing such a statement to be posted stems from the saying; “you hold your friends close, but hold your enemies closer.” Information and knowledge equals power.
I believe that I would rather know what my enemy is saying and thinking so I know how to checkmate their affect on society. If we hide their words and thoughts then we haven’t a clue what we could be up against, as well as not know how to avoid possible dangers that some could bring to you and I, and on society in general.
I’m apologize the bible thumper hurt your feelings and I truly appreciate your continued support by visiting my blog. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact me. And to all who posted, keep on posting and thank you.
The reason I posted the bible thumper’s comment is because; 1) I detest political correctness. We may not agree with everything someone says, but this is a free country and as American’s our forefather’s gave us what we hold dear-freedom of speech, including freedom of the press.
Yes, what the individual commented was truly hateful, but this is America and they have the same right as you and I-the right to free speech. Furthermore, should I only post pieces that agree 100% with what is posted, good or bad, then my blog would be one sided-much like the mainstream media is today … slanted and one sided. This is not what my blog or I am all about. We can’t live life with blinders on … the whole truth and nothing but the truth, is in my opinion, the most honest form of understanding what our society and world is truly all about, good or bad. If we have the facts then as a society we can make sound judgments as to how to make it a better place to live.
2) My position on allowing such a statement to be posted stems from the saying; “you hold your friends close, but hold your enemies closer.” Information and knowledge equals power.
I believe that I would rather know what my enemy is saying and thinking so I know how to checkmate their affect on society. If we hide their words and thoughts then we haven’t a clue what we could be up against, as well as not know how to avoid possible dangers that some could bring to you and I, and on society in general.
I’m apologize the bible thumper hurt your feelings and I truly appreciate your continued support by visiting my blog. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact me. And to all who posted, keep on posting and thank you.
