I'm sure the owners have previously questioned the legal ramifications of "censorship." Free speech is a right protected from government interference. The owners/operators of this site have no duties to protect free speech, and do not need to tolerate a bunch of wackiness on behalf of any posters.

That said, my opinions: Vengeance we don't need. At the same time, "reasoned but merciless retaliation," as one poster stated to great outrage, sounds reasonable with emphasis on "reason." I care naught about the perpetrators' motives. I will respect severe punishment and death of the perpetrators, with a mere "probability" standard of proof, and merciless destruction of the possessions of any of their co-conspirators. It is objectively reasonable, even without vengeance.

As for America's governmental representatives looking for fewer enemies or more friends: That's silly. Everybody's friend is nobody's friend. They should do what's right.

The only moral quandary I'm feeling is trying not to be opposed to the Palestinian cause, if this was a crime desgned on their ostensible behalf. That would be wrong, as would being swayed to compassion for their cause as a result of this event. The motive is IRRELEVANT.

God bless the children of the world. And I wish peace to the hearts of everyone who is troubled.