Casey, I am confused, don't you have a contradiction in your message? Are you saying that we do have the right to free speech, or that we don't have the right? Are you saying that we have the right to an opinion, but we don't have the right to an opposing opinion, or to voice an opposing opinion? Or, are you saying that SOME of us have the right to an opinion but others don't? Obviously, you believe that you are one of the people who DOES have the right, and Janice and I are some that DON'T have the right. And, you seem to be in possession of a special right, that of telling the rest of us what our rights are. Where did you get this special right? Not from the Constitution. I am sure that Helene appreciates your coming to her rescue, but she is not in need of protection. I don't think that Janice could bloody her nose from TX. Helene has been one of our group for many years, and has, always, been helpful, friendly, and courteous. That is one reason I was so surprised to see her write something that was so biased, narrow-minded and certain to cause reaction. I am sure she was aware of this when she sent it, and was ready to take any comments. Julia In a message dated 07/02/2001 3:00:57 PM Central Daylight Time, CaseyMc@pianet.org writes: > You have every right to put forth your opinion, whether I or anyone else > likes it, because you have a right to free speech. > > You have no right to tell another what speech is acceptable to yourself. > You have every right to ignore it. > > If you do not like what another says...offer your own version to the public > and let them decide for themselves. > > Back in 1776, was it not this very right that was A BIG problem and a major > cause of the war? > > I think you owe an apology for having attempted to encroach upon her rights > to free speach!!! > >