Freedom of speech does not extend to the point that you can say anything about anybody. It has limits and bounds. > ---------- > From: Hilary Blue[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 6:09 PM > Subject: Re: Janet > > i disagree. > it is your choice, greg. > i used to live in a country where freedom of speech was not automatic. > neither was freedom to listen. > And that is the great freedom you possess, greg > be proud of the tradition you have grown up in > that gives janet the freedom to say what she will > but gives you the freedom to ignore it. > that is what your delete button is for. > the freedom NOT to listen > -even to me. > as janet herself is so fond of (mis)quoting,, > 'i disagree with much that she has to say, > but i'll defend (to the death)_ > her right to say it. > > freedom of speech is a precious gift. > dont waste it........please. > > hilary > > > > > > Greg Sterling wrote: > > > > Janet, > > There is no need for you to sign off of the list. Just try to get a > grip on your sharp comments and paranoia. It's your choice. > > > > Greg > > 47/35/35 >