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In reply to the discussion: Our Freedom of Expression Is Killing Us [View all]Jessy169
(602 posts)I have been shocked reading the posts on this article that mischaracterize my writing, accuse me of things that I did not say, ridicule me and make technically minor "gotcha" points -- the same garbage tactics are used by the right-wingers all the time. I *thought* that I would get a reasoned discussion when I did my post, but instead I'm finding a lot of left-wing loonies who would line up nicely with the right-wing loonies I have come to know and love. The laws in those other countries ARE reasonable. Their discussion is more informed. They do not allow maniacs with an agenda to pervert the political discussion with lies and propaganda. Why can't the overly zealous first amendment defenders posting on this article take a step back, maybe grab a beer or a puff (or both), and just chill long enough to give it some reasoned thinking? I'm hoping they will.