Posted by Dr. Bob on March 31, 2011, at 17:24:10
In reply to Re: Live Free or Die » Dr. Bob, posted by sigismund on March 31, 2011, at 1:52:21
> Isn't it about will and truth?
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> You don't seem to like people claiming that because what they say is true, they have a right to say it.
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> IMO, you simply didn't like the the direct speech Twinleaf directed to you.
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> I am so angered by this.WILL
1 : desire, wish: as
a : disposition, inclination <where there's a will there's a way>
b : appetite, passion
c : choice, determination
5 : the power of control over one's own actions or emotions <a man of iron will>Truth:
your freedom of speech is limited here
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civilThe issue isn't whether I like what posters say, but whether they have the will to speak civilly. I understand the appeal of seeing the issue as external rather than internal. I also understand anger at the loss of a degree of freedom. And of a poster who spoke freely.
Bob
a brilliant and reticent Web mastermind -- The New York Times
backpedals well -- PartlyCloudy
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