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Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan
Sure. It's counterproductive, and jerky--but he/she definitely has that "right."
Free speech is a bitch. Sometimes it means letting people say offensive stuff and deciding for yourself whether to take the bait and get angry, try to persuade them or just ignore it. If you honestly feel ridiculed by posters in this thread, I suggest the last course. It's not worth getting too worked up over.
The reverse is, of course, true also: you have the "right" to ridicule and disrespect others who don't share your beliefs. Whether or not you choose to do so is up to you.
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Free speech is a bitch. I agree with the notion that we should be allowed to say anything and everything. No sacred cards should be played.
However, it is good to promote responsible free speech that contributes to the good of everyone. Ridicule and mockery only serve to debase civil conversation.