Originally posted by Ralph Wiggums
I fail to see what this person did to get banned. I did not find any offensive language, at least no more than what is being directed at him by the mob. There did not seem to be any personal attacks, or what the RULES section has listed. In fact from what I've read here, he was merely defending his positions much the same as most here have the right (I guess it's more of a privilege depending on what party you're aligned with). The responses to his banning actually break the RULES more than anything I have seen from this J fellow. It appears that when the moderator jumps into the fray, or in this case starts it, there is little chance for a true discussion. That apparently is the green light to drop all decorum and even trivial attempts at meaningful dialogue. You say this persons mind is made up so there is no point in trying to communicate? With the responses here, I can see why that thought pattern is prevalent. Since you have banned him, and he cannot get a word in edgewise, I feel it has to be up to someone other than those who have jumped on the J-bashing wagon to re-discuss the rhetoric of the so called enlightened people here. Bravo. You all are very well versed in one-sided dialogue. Of course even when he was able to post, that again was the prevalent pattern.
Apparently discourse is only an ideal that can be acheived by people willing to learn more about opposing viewpoints.
Bottom line, you have absolutely no say in what goes on around here. You did not read any of the several posts I had to remove. You aren't owed any type of explanation. How about you just mind your own business? If you have a problem with the way the board is ran, send me a PM. If that's too much to ask, feel free to take a hike - you won't be missed.