Hey Lucas.... Ever stop to think (I know the originator didn't) that the goverment has a reason behind this? Like putting tracers on anyone visiting the site? Maybe part of the "Patriot Act"?

So you have deemed that sites which you find objectionable should be taken off the internet? Is there a certain level at which you find them objectionable enough to be removed, or is it just any site that you find offensive in the slightest? I assume that you're the sole authority on this, as it would be hard to reach a consensus on what should be removed, and in doing so, the internet no longer belongs to "nobody and everybody", but specifically you? Perhaps it's only sites that condone violence that should be removed...I wonder if that extends to people cheerleading the war in Iraq, and saying "to hell with the civilians, if they're in the way, it's their problem" (of which there are unfortunately many), or is it strictly limited to sites that condone violence against Americans? I would say that these self righteous knee-jerk reactionaries who believe that everything in the universe should be subject to their approval really tick me off, but I came to realize some time ago that they don't warrant the energy required to get angry.

get off your high horse

I'm not the one calling for the ban of anything I find offensive.

i am certainly not an expert at anyting

Clearly (sorry, couldn't resist).

just don't lose your integrity by using stances/approaches that makes your self look like a JackA$$

Apparently another thing you're not an expert on. I suggest you look up the word "integrity" in a dictionary. I think that the definition you'll find is pretty much word for word what I was doing in my previous post, regardless of whether you agree with me, and regardless of whether you like the way in which I go about it. Nice use of the dollar sign by the way, and if that's what you're looking for, I suggest you look no farther than the nearest mirror.

read previous articles...and the comments, that should be enough to educate yourself

This is a topic on which I am educated to my satisfaction. I have no interest in reading the entire back catalog of this site (which might take a while). I'm debating the point of free speech in response to the original article from which this thread was spawned. If there's something that was said elsewhere that you feel would benefit this thread, please feel free to quote it here, and make the leap from irrelevant to relevant. Have a nice day! (no need for sarcasm)

I understand that LW, as i said: (comment 3)

" i do understand that the gov may be using this as a source of intell"

--And what about those sites that the government isn't monitoring, but come back again and again...?

--I just think that we would be better "served" with 'em off the net, honestly, I don't think they would communicate via the internet, its just too risky..its like trying to hide from a person in hide and seek, when you're jumping up and down and shouting "here i am!"....it just seems...ah, what do i know...i'm not an expert...

Yet I have seen you defend your 'right' to insult others in the name of 'freedom of speech.'Here's a little tip for you Lucas, since you're still on the far left hand side of the JU learning curve. If you're going to express your opinion on the forums and leave comments open, you'd better get used to some insults.If you 'dont care for them' then either don't leave your threads open to comment, or get ready to blacklist vast numbers of people. Eventually you'll be down to just a few back patters, ass kissers, and sycophants that will praise everything you do.Just don't expect too many of them.

--I want to debate, to debate doesn't mean insults, once the insults start, the debate's gone, and one looks like an a@# in resorting to the insults as a reply (I would know), i think it was you or another blogger that said that, and yes i have screwed up in the past, thats over, why continue to dredge that up, i've apologized, I've moved on..."far left hand side of the JU learning curve" -? (calling me stupid? Or just a looney loopy luddite?) I can handle the insults, but if that is going to be the only (or specific/repetitive comment...) response given by someone (repeatedly, over several articles) on my blog, directed at me.., pretty soon i'l just black list them...I'm trying to change, i've cooled my temper (the reason why i "kicked" back concerning the insult and "spamming"...), I'm seeing a docter (the psychologist i had when i suffered from depression), and have been talking with him...If it continue on with things that drag me down, i'm going to end up in "quick sand"...