"It isn't too hard to draw the conclusion that these meetings did take place and the librarian was threatened with expulsion from her job."

It isn't hard to draw a conclusion if we have a preconceived idea of what would have taken place in a meeting that took place 12 years ago.   We do not have all the facts, and the facts that we have indicate a contrary opinion. If we wish to disregard information that does not support our viewpoint, then the partisan bickering will continue and the great divide will only continue to make matters worse.

Yes, I am scared that other actions she has taken indicate an attack on free speech.   I wish everyone who is so upset at this story would have felt as strongly when the FCC started their strongarm tactics a few years ago after the Janet Jackson incident. Our free speech was attacked and no one seemed upset.