Apparently, there is at least one joeuser who has a very serious problem with the content of my blogs. Fortunately, that user was swatted as effectively as I might down a gnat (thank you for the tools for this, Brad!).
It did get me to thinking, though, as most critical posts do...and I quickly reached a conclusion.
The conclusion I reached is, this is MY blog. While I will "play nice" while venturing on other people's threads, the topic and content of my blogs is something I choose. I do not feel the need to be "politically correct" in my assessment of a given situation, nor should I. I try to be somewhat sensitive to some individuals, but, to be honest, sometimes I just need a time and place to vent.
This brings out the question: What is a blog? It is not a professional piece, nor is it affiliated with any of the major news networks. Though I may comment on current events, I can and will do so with my personal spin on the situation. I see this blog as a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know me, and I you. This cannot happen if I am edged towards intellectual dishonesty in the name of satiating a minority. The subtitle of my blog says "anything and everything blogs desienged to provoke free thought and discussion", and I feel that, in that area, I deliver. I do not promise anything more, and, frankly, as it is amateur work, I should not be held to providing anything more.
I dearly love and appreciate my readers on this site; I have always gotten interesting, informative replies to my blogs. And while we haven't always agreed, your insight has helped lend balance to the equation, and I respect that. But when one descends below the argument into personal attacks, they've gone too far. Rebut my position, please refrain from a display of utter contempt for me as a person (unless it's on your blog, then, hey, go to town).
Thanks for letting me vent.
signing off,
Gideon MacLeish