Sorry Nono, but I am compelled to respond publicly. I'll allow PatickHenry his last word, then take this to PMs where it really belongs, if I have anything more to say.
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Quote by: PatrickHenry Disagree. Those who advocate or excuse torture deserve to have their viewpoints excoriated. It's not harassment. It's a moral standpoint. One you obviously don't share. |
Abortion is a moral debate. The death penalty is a moral debate. There are a million issues debated on this board that boil down to the ethical dichotomy of "right" and "wrong". Torture advocates are to you what abortion advocates are to pro-lifers. What you're advocating is censorship, the suppression of free speech. I am shocked and appalled at such singlemindedness from a "libertarian".
Sean is under no obligation to uphold any ethical system or philosophy, much less
yours. His job is maintaining the boards. Him and we -- the mods -- maintain the community. When members can not respect eachother or agree to disagree, and they act out, and violate our rules, we step in and correct it. That is our only obligation as overseers of the forums.
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Quote by: PatrickHenry I bet I end up getting kicked out for my opinions, regardless of what Sean pledged when inviting me here. |
There is nothing keeping you here if you are unhappy with the way things are run. But while you are here, you are expected to abide by our rules just like everyone else. That is part of the pledge
you took when you registered your account and checked the box next to "I have read, and agree to abide by the Volconvo Debate Forums rules".