Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 20, 2008

Susan001 says:

UncleAlby accused me of saying that anyone who doesn’t agree with me has no right to post a message.   A valid accusation. You called me a “troll” and asked GoComics to “get me of [sic] the board.” Why? Because you disagree with me? Because you are unable to argue with facts and logic, so you must silence the opposition?     But isn’t that what he’s been doing all along? He’s been making it clear that only “educated” people have the right to vote,   I said nothing of the kind. I even went out of my way to further explain how what I’m saying has got nothing to do with removing anyone’s right to vote. I’m going to go out on a limb here, and make the accusation that you apparently have NO reading comprehension.     and “educated” people vote Republican.   Now you’re projecting. I never said that either. I might be tempted to say that stupid people vote Democrat, but I won’t. Nor will I claim that Republicans are smarter than Democrats.     And if anyone DARES to disagree, even with facts counter to his own,   Oh? Like which ones, specifically? You’ve certainly brought nothing factual to this discussion.     he gets defensive, screaming, “First Amendment!”   To perfectly candid, the First Amendment has nothing to do with it. This is a private forum owned by private citizens who can allow or disallow anyone based on any criteria they choose, within limits of the law.   So it would be more accurate to “scream” that you apparently believe that GoComics is an extension of the DNC and that any opinion that goes against their anointed “Messiah” is to be removed.   And that–dear posters–is the definition of “troll”.   So be it. Take your case to GoComics. We’ll see whether or not they’re an extension of the DNC. There’s a little green flag next to all my postings, and all of you are welcome to go hit each one.