Group Coerced Censorship

Let he without a sin cast the first stone?

That is exactly what I am talking about.

i really don't know what to say about this. while i respect Falwell's death, i agree he was definitely one to poison the minds of others. i also thing that sgg wasn't trying to censure, but to avoid what could have been. i also agree that we have been playing very nice around here with some delicate subject matter, so he probably jumped the gun alittle early

Falwell was a hate monger, plain and simple. I do agree with the basic point of nobody would be crying over the death of someone like Bin Laden.

i agree, but I'm not sure with the comparison

Forget about the individuals being compared. The simple point is some think that we shouldn't have any thing negative to say about the dead. I think that's wrong, there are plenty of people who are very controversial in life and in death. Falwell was not a very likable person to put it lightly, so it's not a big surprise that his death isn't exactly bringing about kind words from some people.

Falwell was a hate monger, plain and simple. I do agree with the basic point of nobody would be crying over the death of someone like Bin Laden.

Do you say that because (Falwell) , hate is his message, or because he promoted, and championed views that make people feel uncomfortable?

And I do support the closing of the previous thread. It was clearly going to spiral out of control very quickly. Good call by SGG.

I'm all for open debate even on touchy subjects, but there are times when some people just can't handle a debate like that in a civil manner. Perhaps we can do it in this thread instead, but the other thread was turning ugly really quick.

Do you say that because (Falwell) , hate is his message, or because he promoted, and championed views that make people feel uncomfortable?

Sorry, not sure what you're asking exactly.

And I do support the closing of the previous thread. It was clearly going to spiral out of control very quickly. Good call by SGG.

I'm all for open debate even on touchy subjects, but there are times when some people just can't handle a debate like that in a civil manner. Perhaps we can do it in this thread instead, but the other thread was turning ugly really quick.

Question. Why does everything have to remain civil? I'm not trying to be an ass, but I think sometimes people just want to fight it out. It's just a message board, and the thread was in the parking lot. Why not let them go at it?

Because civility doesn't drive people away. Because civility is something that forums so often lose right before respect. Because we are all humans and it should be incumbent upon us to treat each other with respect and dignity whether face to face or over the internet. Sitting behind a keyboard tends to help people feel a little bigger and it can lead to even more rancorous discussions. Civility should be held to a higher premium in places like this because of that alone. It is the right way to act.