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Subject:Re: Terry's Anti Semitic Insults --
From:Rachel Cogent
Date:Sun, 1 Jul 2001 13:11:53 -0700

You remind me of a certain Al Pacino character...

Entity Horace K. Sawyer spoke thus:

> At 11:08 AM 7/1/01 -0700, Rachel Cogent wrote:
>> Entity John Klun spoke thus:
>>
>>> Let's just say that Terry is allowed to think, say and write what words he
>>> wants, anytime he wants.
>>
>> Really, I dont agree that anyone has the right to say anything in any
>> conversation with any person that is intended to insult or inspire
>> resentment or hate.
>> Are there not community standards of decency which are respected by the
>> majority?
>
> Madam, I do respect your plea for decency.  However, history shows us
> *majority* rule or majority standards is/are not necessarily what's right
> and just, nor in the best interest of the society.  Standards change, and
> rulers change.  Be careful for what you ask.
>
> Freedom of speech must be allowed to exist unfettered, lest the views of
> the strong be imposed upon the weak.
> Which crowd do you fit into?
>
> HK