You remind me of a certain Al Pacino character... Entity Horace K. Sawyer spoke thus: > At 11:08 AM 7/1/01 -0700, Rachel Cogent wrote: >> Entity John Klun spoke thus: >> >>> Let's just say that Terry is allowed to think, say and write what words he >>> wants, anytime he wants. >> >> Really, I dont agree that anyone has the right to say anything in any >> conversation with any person that is intended to insult or inspire >> resentment or hate. >> Are there not community standards of decency which are respected by the >> majority? > > Madam, I do respect your plea for decency. However, history shows us > *majority* rule or majority standards is/are not necessarily what's right > and just, nor in the best interest of the society. Standards change, and > rulers change. Be careful for what you ask. > > Freedom of speech must be allowed to exist unfettered, lest the views of > the strong be imposed upon the weak. > Which crowd do you fit into? > > HK |
Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of
Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection
will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!
Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com
The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.
Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.