via bz, kind of a funny story....
“Truthful” was part of an on-line exchange concerning the U.S. role as global policeman, part of which has been reprinted on these pages.
In response to a comment by Alana Graham, “Truthful” said he/she couldn’t use his/her real name because of “liberals.”
Liberals (a category which apparently includes me) “have a venomous side that makes them seek you out to personally harass you.” The liberals will label you a bigot or “anti-this or anti-that,” go after your job, send “protesters in front of your residence or work,” according to “Truthful.”
Wow. If us liberals were that organized, we’d all be debating how to elect Vice President Edwards to the Oval Office.
Sorry “Truthful,” but the real reason you don’t use your name is that you’re a chicken.
I think Truthful was playing the martyr in this case.
That said, it's good to see the columnist defending the ability of people to leave unsigned comments on the newspaper's web site. It's a practice that I support.
On the other hand, the suggestion that it's only cowardice that causes people to choose to leave unsigned comments is, um, not correct.
John Schrag should check out some of the comments made at LCSD Board meetings and online news stories about same.
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