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BENZ-LGB · #9 09-21-2002, 04:28 PM

...by the level of rudeness and narrow-mindedness (not even sure if that is a word) shown by some board members.

DeltaCom simply made an innocent remark and you guys are ready to lynch him. His remark is based upon basic Christian teachings..."he who lives by the sword dies by the sword." So what is so wrong with Delta's opinion that he should be so castigated?

DeltaCom is entitled to his opinion and whether we agree or disagree with him we do not have the right to be rude. We can disagree and debate him all we want, but we have no right to be rude. We especially do not need to come up with pithy little remarks like "if you don't like it here go home" or whatever. You all assumed that he is British, an assumption that proved to be wrong (what is that saying about not making assumptions?) Even if he was British we have no right to be rude and it only makes us look stupid and provincial when we do.

England happens to be our most loyal ally, in ALL things. There is a lot that we Americans owe to the British (as there is a lot that they owe to us). The British support us and have stood shoulder to shoulder with us, especially in our fight against terrorism. While France, Russia and even Germany (egads! the land of Mercedes!!!) are kicking us in the teeth England and the British people stand fast by us. Let's be a little bit more tolerant and understanding of others, especially our true allies.

And for the record, I am one conservative Republican who happens to favor gun control. I happen to know first hand the carnage that guns can wreak and, except for hunting guns or other sports weapons, there is absolutely no need for the kind of weaponry avialable out there. Just ask any police officer, or prosecutor, in any major U.S. city.

Deltacom...keep on posting your opinions.