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Although the sentiment expressed by this person is a noble one, you can't help but think that the world he envisions would be devoid of all debate and critical thinking...
Comment: Yes, due to the incomparable freedoms given to both citizens and aliens in this country, you are free to publish whatever you like. And, yes, some of your postings are quite funny. But do not insult our intelligence by implying you have no agenda other than spreading humor. You are on a relentless quest to tear down the President of the United States, who was elected by the majority of the voters in 2004 (lest we forget). In so doing, you are diminishing not only the presidency, but this country and the citizens of this country. Your website is not a local newspaper. It is an international website. There are those who build up and there are those who only know how to tear down. You are the latter. Bear in mind that you are tearing down the leader of the world's most generous country . . . a country which does not extract [sic] unrelenting vengence [sic] upon its defeated foes, but builds them up to be major economic powers, which is an incredible blessing to their citizens. A country which gives more food, medical supplies, staple goods and money to other people than any country in history, not only through its government, but through its individual citizens, as well. Am I asking you to adopt the philosophy, "My country right or wrong?" No, I am not. I am asking you to ask yourself, "Am I building up this President to be as effective as possible, or am I tearing him and the country down?" The truth is, you are not just tearing down this President, but the presidency and the country, and lest we forget, you are doing it for profit. Perhaps technologies should be developed that would make it possible for us to catch and record for public consumption every mistake you make, every lie you tell, every indiscretion, every verbal stumble, every moral stumble, every intellectual incongruency and so forth. Better yet, perhaps all employees should be encouraged to point out all such flaws in their employers, or for students to do so with their teachers, or congregations with their pastors, or athletes with their coaches, or citizens with their duly elected representatives. Who would then risk their own capital to create jobs for our citizens? Who would then teach, pastor, coach or represent? Tearing down is a fast-spreading disease. Building up is medicine. You have dedicated yourself to promoting one over the other, and profiting from it.
DubyaSpeak.com: You are correct. Freedom of speech is one of the most important rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, so I'm glad you recognize that right extends to people you disagree with. In observance of that right, please allow me to react to a few of your comments. 1) Dubya was made the President of the U.S. by virtue of a controversial Supreme Court decision, made amidst a contested election in 2000 in which he didn't receive the majority of the votes (lest you forget). 2) I am very well aware that this is an international website. Please see our FAQ for more details. 3) I have no delusions about the far-reaching impact of this website. This site is not responsible for tearing down Dubya. He's doing that all by himself, with his own words and actions. Laughing at the damage is far less depressing than the alternative: embracing it. 4) You seem to have a penchant for not questioning leaders, whether they be bosses, coaches, pastors, or Presidents of the United States. I do not share that penchant. No one should be immune to scrutiny, especially when they wield so much authority over people's lives, livelihoods and well-being, just because they happen to be in a position of authority. Why even bother electing new Presidents if we're not meant to find disturbing flaws and troubling inconsistencies and form opinions about them? In your universe, authority seems to grant immunity. I cannot go along with that. 5) You mentioned twice that this site is profiting from its efforts. I can assure you that nothing could be further from the truth. This is not a profit-making enterprise, and the small advertising and merchandise revenues we earn go straight back into the upkeep of the site, the occasional upgrade of computer equipment, and charitable donations. 6) This site isn't about the United States. It's about one very flawed man and his flaws. Nothing portrayed on this site could or should be construed as a criticism of the United States or an attempt to "tear it down", but you are welcome to continue believing that... and I suspect that you will.