Originally Posted by
Bonefish
Communication
We live in a world of interactive communication. Freedom of speech is one of our great liberties. In this world of instant communication, there is a tremendous amount of material very useful and educational. It is also a world of careless, mindless, insensitive, and mean-spirited jabs. I have no problem with one’s opinion, even when if it is opposite of my own. However, every opinion should be based on the facts and truth as one sees it. As opinions are stated, they immediately become subject to judgment. Judgment of any opinion should be judged in light of facts and truth. When communication involves more than one opinion that is how ideas become solutions to our problems.
Internet communication is an empowering force for democracy, and it enhances and invigorates our democracy. However, regulation happening today is damaging to free speech, stifles innovation and suppresses opinions of the minority. The Internet reaches large audiences at a low price, allowing the “little man” to compete. I hope all forms of communication can be kept civil, informative and considerate. What we say and how we say it can have consequences, like losing friend or even an occupation. I must say I don't have many of the answers for the problems of today, and often I have been mislead, but I do respect civil and well-meaning comments of my fellow posters.
Bonefish
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