Dave....if I am named (twice) in a thread, I have a perfect right to defend myself.

You are also quite wrong to assume that your definition of "bigotry" Is the correct one. Who do you think you are?
There is no rule against posting on controversial subjects.
Backwoodsman is correct, as long as members tell the truth and avoid personal abuse, all subjects should be open for discussion.

The moderation is pretty good here, with the exception of allowing the use of the word "c**t" as a term of abuse.
Which is of course a denigration of women.