I’d just like to take this opportunity to lend my support to Robyn over at TampaTantrum. I really had it when people have to shut down or privatize their blogs because they’ve gotten flamed one too many times. I don’t always agree with Robyn, but she has a right to say what she wants.

The blogosphere should be a place for civil discourse of the kind that went on when the founding fathers were debating in the Federalist Papers. Instead of taking weeks for letters to be delivered, feedback happens instantly through trackbacks and comments. Let’s try to be respect others’ opinions and let people say what they want to without flaming them.

Feel free to disagree with what I say on this blog. Don’t sink to the level of personal, ad hominem attacks. Sometimes we just need to agree to disagree. You’ve just gotta say:

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

—Voltaire

Note: Sorry, comments are disabled on this post. If you’ve got something to say, say it on your own blog and trackback. I reserve the right to delete trackbacks from people who use phrases like “donkey b***s.”