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I thought I had noticed a change in his status. Hip Hip Huzzah!!!
__________________ "The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize." George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796
__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
__________________ "In mortal combat, a man may and will become so infuriated by the din and dangers of a bloody fight that his heart will turn to stone and his every de sire [be] for blood."
John Hadley, 7th Indiana after the battle at Port Republic
Two things. I'm convinced that excitement and a little bit of lively give and take makes a board worth frequenting. I'm also convinced that a little bit too much heat discourages our guests and visitors -- let alone participant.
That's a fine line to stand behind. With precious little breastworks.
This board is fairly freewheeling and isn't given to what I would call censorship or 24/7 control. It largely depends on self restraint. I'll get the hang of it in a while.
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__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
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