To assert, as a recent contributor did, that he “fully supports the First Amendment freedom of speech clause,” but, clearly does not really support it. To suggest that a letter to the editor should have a “boldfaced disclaimer that the opinion is not supported in fact” is inappropriate.
I agree on all points except this: Dr. S was not just offering his opinion in one of his latest tirades. He was suggesting harm and violence to those that opposed him.
Just like the 1st Amendment does allow you to yell, "fire" in a crowded movie theater, the CDS should not have printed his threats. That would be akin to inciting the very acts that Q was suggesting.
Beyond the 1st Amendment, I was surprised to see that particular rant just based on the CDS's own editorial guidelines.
The man has obvious emotional and mental health issues that should not be encouraged.
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I agree on all points except this: Dr. S was not just offering his opinion in one of his latest tirades. He was suggesting harm and violence to those that opposed him.
Just like the 1st Amendment does allow you to yell, "fire" in a crowded movie theater, the CDS should not have printed his threats. That would be akin to inciting the very acts that Q was suggesting.
Beyond the 1st Amendment, I was surprised to see that particular rant just based on the CDS's own editorial guidelines.
The man has obvious emotional and mental health issues that should not be encouraged.
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Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.