Reply #46: just to set the record straight

[fryguy]

i might have started this flame war with my, admittedly, flippant subject line broadly categorizing the south and southerns, but i never referred to you or anyone else as a "dumb ass" nor with any other such derogatory comment.

and thank you for your further explanation of the story. however i am still of the opinion, even considering the history of the area and that a sheriff in a neighboring town was killed recently, that posting snipers on the roof-top was an extreme act. in addition, my post - if you notice the intro - was attempting (poorly apparently) to posit the question of what, if such actions by incoming executives are left to occur unchallenged, others in other situations may appropriate. would our national leaders seek to so post security to prevent citizens from voicing their opinions? a wild and perhaps far fetched notion, but not wholly beyond the bounds of possibility - and one well within the scope of the reason that guides some discussions that often take place on DU.

additionally, you and others are correct, there has been a recurrence of gross generalization done by many on DU - including, i'll admit, me - toward the south and southerns. as for me, it was done in jest, and i'll apologize formally if its been insulting. and having gotten a proverbial earful, i'll cease to do it again.

however, i think it is interesting that so many have spoken out about this type of generalization on DU, while other categorical statements about people go without any rebuttal. or, when commented on, those calling attention to it are shouted down, ridiculed, or accused/tagged a freeper or such.

just a few thoughts after seeing what havoc my original post has caused.

peace "youz guys"

:toast:

on edit: i'm past the date when i can edit the original subject line of the thread or i would in response to the varried comments expressed.....