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The thing that I love most about freedom of speech is that it works both ways.

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Here is a sign posted at a golf club in Scotland UK:

1. Back Straight, Knees Bent, Feet Shoulder Width Apart.

2. Form A Loose Grip.

3. Keep Your Head Down!

4. Avoid A Quick Back Swing.

5. Stay Out Of The Water.

6. Try Not To Hit Anyone.

7. If You Are Taking Too Long, Let Others Go Ahead Of You.

8. Don't Stand Directly In Front Of Others.

9. Quiet Please...While Others Are Preparing.

10. Don't Take Extra Strokes.

Well Done. Now, Flush The Urinal, Go Outside, And Tee Off.

Now flush this thread.  :-)

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While I agree the joke is in poor taste, but i would have to disagree with many of the members comments.  The last I checked, this is still the only country where freedom of speech is valued no matter how distasteful that speech maybe--as long as it does not incite violence, of course.

I would like to believe that all those serving in military are fighting to keep this freedom no matter how much we disagree.  The best way to deal with it is not to take the bait and comment on it.

Just my 2 cents.  That is the first and last of my post on this thread.

1. The first amendment prohibits the government from abridging our right to (some) speech, not Erik.  Or in this case, other members of the TST.  The military fights for a lot of admirable reasons, but preventing members of TST from complaining about a troll is probably not even on the very long list of things we owe them thanks for.

2. Assuming some ideal of "free speech" that extended to private forums, is it your opinion that an ignoramus is protected but pointing out the ignorance is prohibited?

3. I do agree that ignoring it is more effective than criticizing it.

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Originally Posted by Yukari

While I agree the joke is in poor taste, but i would have to disagree with many of the members comments.  The last I checked, this is still the only country where freedom of speech is valued no matter how distasteful that speech maybe--as long as it does not incite violence, of course.

I would like to believe that all those serving in military are fighting to keep this freedom no matter how much we disagree.  The best way to deal with it is not to take the bait and comment on it.

Just my 2 cents.  That is the first and last of my post on this thread.


oh for cryin out loud.... this isn't a free speech issue. Of course this moron has a right too say and post whatever he wants..it's a free country and God Bless America...

but shit man, he is just a tasteless bafoon telling poor taste jokes about someone who tragically died and left a family behind.  Gimme a break, I would like to think our men and women in uniform are fighting for something more profound then this.

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Maybe the site should collect taxes, seeing as how Yukari thinks we guarantee rights to our citizens or something.

BTW, we're clearly not a democracy, because if we were, I'd have been voted out of office a long time ago.

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Originally Posted by iacas

Maybe the site should collect taxes, seeing as how Yukari thinks we guarantee rights to our citizens or something.


Careful, keep talking like that and people will start calling you a Liberal and a Socialist.

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Maybe the site should collect taxes, seeing as how Yukari thinks we guarantee rights to our citizens or something. BTW, we're clearly not a democracy, because if we were, I'd have been voted out of office a long time ago. :dance:

I keep telling you, if you want to do well in the straw polls you have to cater to the troll demographic.

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I keep telling you, if you want to do well in the straw polls you have to cater to the troll demographic.

I heard the Troll Party is gaining steam.


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I heard the Troll Party is gaining steam.

Today's imponderable: If the Troll Party actually elected politicians to office, would we be able to tell a difference?

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Originally Posted by iacas

Maybe the site should collect taxes, seeing as how Yukari thinks we guarantee rights to our citizens or something.

BTW, we're clearly not a democracy, because if we were, I'd have been voted out of office a long time ago.

Long live the oligarchy!!!!!

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With freedom of speech comes the responsibility to use it wisely or risk someone stepping in and removing/curtailing that freedom. Those that hide behind the "fredom of speech" chant haven't recognised the responsiblity passed onto them by those who fought/fight for it.

As for the idiots who taunt people for the fun of it. You either need to get out more or need your meds adjusting.


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Originally Posted by Shorty

Long live the oligarchy!!!!!

Hey now, we just recently doubled the size! :)

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