The history of human thought lies mainly in the arena of free speech, the freedom to communicate ideas, goals, etc. There are those who would seek to squelch, censor, limit and ban speech. On the other extreem are those who would abuse the right to cause harm through liable and slander, shouting down, profanity, etc. It's amazing to me how the extreems without much resemblence to each other have the same net effect.

On the internet privately held forums such as this one have all the appearance of a public forum but they all have limitations which are enumerated by the ones footing the bill. And ultimately it is THEIR right to limit as they see fit. If one does not agree with this, why become a member or even a "GUEST" participant? I am very impressed with the wide latitude within which this forum operates. If someone has nothing but negative and abusive things to say or do in that or to that forum, I suggest they go start their own show and find out how really tolerant they are.