Reply #74: Okay, first you are only "fear's hostage" because you allow yourself to be

[flvegan]

"Multiple felony convictions" seems extreme. However, since I'm unaware of the particulars, I'd say this...

Throw it out there. If you're right, then you're right. You want to live in the shame or shadow of these unfair accusations forever? You've got one life, Temporary Sockpuppet...live it.

I think that part of this issue is a big part of our problem as progressives...fear. Too many afraid to stand up. Too many afraid to fucking throw down. Well, dammit, fucking throw down.

Personally, I live with a VERY special checkmark next to my name on a number of lists, but I explain it away every time.

Stand up.