Posted by jay on November 29, 2004, at 1:39:51
In reply to Re: blocked for political statements, posted by Dr. Bob on November 5, 2004, at 14:13:11
> > the political statements on PBS appear intended to express solidarity of either glee that Bush won or disappointment that Kerry lost.
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> It's fine for someone to express glee that Bush won or disappointment that Kerry lost.
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> > Someone used a good analogy when they said that cheering for the Red Socks may have offended a Cardinal fan but was not a personal attack worthy of a block... posters shouldn't be sanctioned for saying, "I'm for Lamictal, Prozac stinks for depression."
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> Similarly, it's fine to root for one team (or drug), just not to root against another one...
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> BobBob,....THEY (politicians) do it...so why can't we? (root for one team, against another????) That's what the whole system is about. It doesn't mean we have to 'indulge' in it, but it is very much a part of life in democratic countries. PLEASE, take this into consideration.
Jay
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