>>>>>>I started a thread with the title 'About those who allow Hitlerized Obama pictures'. Here, in this thread, my first reaction was about a part of the title that Kevin, the originator, gave it. Herr Barack Hussein Obama. That title is disgusting. Now tell me, do you want to grant Kevin the right to use such words, on behalf of freedom of speech, and do you deny me the right to state that it is disgusting?
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>>>>>But, Peter, you're missing the point. Kevin has the right to use such words (and neither Tracy nor I can _grant_ him that right, it's a basic right) and you have the right to object. That's how free speech works.
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>>>>>Tamar
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>>>>(Why did you leave out my other words? It is now somewhat out of context.)
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>>>>Another thought: What is the use of objecting if it is always obstructed with the call for freedom of speech? The ultimate consequence is that it is apparently useless to object and that it is better to keep the mouth totally shut. Was that the ultimate goal of those who fought for freedom of speech?
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>>>>Think of it, is it really a matter of freedom of speech here? Can Kevin call me Herr Peter de Valença, anytime he likes?
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>>>Yes.
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>>>>I might feel offended.
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>>>So? Boo Hoo.
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>>>>If Obama was on this forum, he might feel offended and file a complaint.
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>>>Too bad (yeah - that's probably racist - right?).
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>>>>But Obama isn't here. Does that imply that people here can say about Obama anything they want?
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>>>Yes.
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>>>Peter - if you don't like what someone says, find something else to read or do. Quit whining and grow up.
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>>Here we are again. Quit whining and grow up. Are you a defender of the freedom of speech, yes or no. If you are, then you defend my right to speak and you don't write such offending and insulting words.
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>You're welcome to speak.
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>I don't have to listen (twit on).

Very good decision.