--- Nick Arnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't think I've called people jackasses and > anti-American for their > positions on this war. I hope I've refrained > entirely from name-calling. > I'm trying to hang onto respect when people who are > pro and anti war seem to > demand that each of us disrepect their opponents.
Actually, you've been the worst of anyone here, because you are a good enough writer that you can subtly imply what you're not willing to say outright - that the people who disagree with you are trying to stifle debate. That's a fantasy on your part, but it's an effective debating tactic, and I'm going to call you on it, and keep calling you on it, because it's wrong, and it's immoral. Shame on you. You can't or won't get involved in the real debate, that's fine. But shame on you for implying that I'm a fascist for examining the motives of people whose arguments are so nonsensical that their motives need to be examined. That's _really_ trying to stifle debate - so, Nick, as far as I can tell, I believe in free debate a lot more than you do, because you _actually are_ trying to stifle it, while you're simply claiming that I am as a rather inelegant way of demonizing those you disagree with, but aren't willing to actually discuss. So who is polarizing things here? I will call you on it. Gautam __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
