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Thread #82310 Message #1507317
Posted By: An Englishman Abroad
22-Jun-05 - 05:32 PM
Thread Name: Steve Earle Controversy
Subject: RE: Steve Earle Controversy
Free speach is only for those who agree with what you say, did you not know that.
I had a discussion with my Brother in Law (who worked for Reagan in the White House so you know where he is coming from) about the American Health Service. Two days later he phoned my wife and told her if I did not like ANYTHING HERE I should pack my bags and go. The worst thing I had said to him was that there would be a National Health Service within the next twenty or so years.
As a friend of mine told me. For a reaction like that you must have hit a nerve and won the argument. My view is I am here legaly and I pay taxes, I have a right to an opinion. If you do not like it tough S H one t.