<VV> Communique Policy questioned

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It's the American way. Guess you don't live in America.

-Mark

James Dallas wrote:
> 
> Mark, I'm confused.  Where is it expressed that he has the right to do so
> anonymously?   Everybody has the right to free speech, but sometimes there are
> consequences for their actions.
> 
> Jim Dallas
> 
> 
>   Often local papers have a policy to allow "name withheld by request"
>   letters, and for good reason. The letter writer has to live in that
>   community, and sometimes expressing an unpopular idea will result in
>   unwanted and sometimes vicious reprisals. Not everyone subscribes to the
>   founding father's quote of "I disagree with what you say, but I will
>   defend to the death your right to say it."
> 
>   Flame me if you will, but those who want to remain anonomous when
>   expressing an unpopular idea ought to have that option. And we should
>   respect their right to do so.
> 
>   -Mark
> 
>   BobHelt@aol.com wrote:
>   >
>   > In a message dated 7/29/04 11:49:25 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
>   > carmerjr@mindspring.com writes:
>   >
>   > > nor do
>   > > we allow
>   > > unsigned or unidentifyable posts on VV.
>   >
>   > Hey Chuck,
>   > We sure DO allow unnsigned and unidentifyable post on VV. There are plenty
> of
>   > them. Want some examples? How come there are so many if we don't allow
> them?
>   >
>   > I know that the rules say all posts should be identified, but that is not
>   > enforced and thus, we actually do allow them.
>   > Regards,
>   > Bob Helt