OK, now I really hate this biyotch. And, horror of horrors, she’s coming here tonight (Bothell, actually) to speak at…

Tracking quotes for my last essay, I found it particularly difficult to rediscover a quote made just a few days before on many of the more active political weblogs. A story would break on one weblog, there would be a…

That obviously translates into wishing Seattle would be nuked. Great leap of logic there……

More to the point, who in SPECOPS is going to volunteer for the hunter/killer teams? Somehow I don’t think the residents of Bainbridge Island will be…

I am a Vietnam veteran of combat. I would like to inform all, that the measure of wartime PTSD is the amount of violence experienced in war, coupled with the type of reception by the family and community upon return.

I am pleased to see that this soldier has the support of his family and others, if not that of the unpatriotic community where he lives.

A soldier does not fight for any president or political party. He fights only for the Constitution. One of his constitutional rights, upon return, is freedom of speech, including any sign expressing any view. This appears to be a tricky concept for some.

Marty

I was against the Iraq war, though I supported the (still-unfinished) war in Afghanistan. My best friend just completed a tour serving in both theaters and I was worried sick every day until he returned. Yet I was also proud of him and grateful for his service, and when he came home, I told him and his new wife exactly that. I would say the same to any other soldier, for it’s true. And yet I see no conflict between that and my desire to get them all out of Iraq, a fight I feel was unnecessary.

But I think all this denigration of the “other side” goes way beyond a valid condemnation, and it’s what truly dishonors our soldiers’ sacrifices of past and present. Do they really face death and disfigurement on foreign soil time and time again just so we’re FREE to call each other petty names and hope that Berkeley or Seattle or Houston gets wiped out by an earthquake or a nuke? Maybe, but what a waste of free speech. The invective on both sides disgusts me because it’s so worthless and destructive, not to mention tiresome. Truly civilized debate is our only true hope, which is why mine is pretty much gone these days.

“Seattle Hates America”? Do you genuinely believe that Michelle? I doubt it, but how sad if you actually do. And how sad that many posters here happily escalate her profitable rhetoric. I hope it feels good, because such knee-jerk spite does little to educate, let alone change, anyone’s mind.

Sincerely, (and no, I’m not moving to France)

An Evil Seattlite

The overwhelming concerns of the Seattle-ites start with finding the the best latté, and ends with finding a good Volvo mechanic.

Voicing one’s opinion in a crowd and causing an event to go out of control, beyond its intent is an outright act of terrorism. The folks who made these remarks should be made to apologize publically – or be sent to IRAQ as their punishment where they can learn about disrespect-firsthand.

We need to turn this terribly hostile act into a policy of doing the right thing. Its what is good for our communities, families and neighbors. For every bad action a good action must take its place or we cannot be an example to our children or others around us. Leave the politics at the voting booths.

Our feelings and thoughts are our feelings and thoughts – but have we totally forgotten hospitality and respect for others in work environments?
Where is our respect for authority and for the men serving our country!

The people that are making these comments – complain about the current administration and how they handle themselves in world affairs. Yet, these people are doing no different, so its the pot calling the kettle black.

Voicing one’s opinion in a crowd and causing an event to go out of control, beyond its intent is an outright act of terrorism. The folks who made these remarks should be made to apologize publically – or be sent to IRAQ as their punishment where they can learn about disrespect-firsthand.

We need to turn this terribly hostile act into a policy of doing the right thing. Its what is good for our communities, families and neighbors. For every bad action a good action must take its place or we cannot be an example to our children or others around us. Leave the politics at the voting booths.

Our feelings and thoughts are our feelings and thoughts – but have we totally forgotten hospitality and respect for others in work environments?
Where is our respect for authority and for the men serving our country!

The people that are making these comments – complain about the current administration and how they handle themselves in world affairs. Yet, these people are doing no different, so its the pot calling the kettle black.

Obviously beyond your comprehension, but we defend soldiers rights and applaud their committment wherever they go. Sorry, but it’s an issue to me and many others despite not living there. What we’ve read about this sorry incident has told me all I need to know about a substantial number of the residents and the local government.

How ironic, the party of pansies that created our latest hate-speech laws that prevent any liberal from ever getting their feelings hurt now shifts gears to “get over the insult”. What’s it going to be? Can I call people whatever I want or can’t I? I think I know the answer – you can say whatever you want, as long as don’t insult us. We can insult you, but if you insult us, it’s off the jail you go.

Right-wingers responding to leftist “america haters” by advocating an entire American city be nuked.

It’s clear from this thread who really hates America.

The idea that the 3 million people living in the greater Seattle area all hate America is ludicrous, a fact which Michelle Malkin is well aware of. All she is doing here is pushing your buttons and to great effect.

I live in a place where people’s right to an opinion is respected, even if the opinion isn’t. Most of you seem to be living in places where that isn’t true. Freedom of speech is only acceptable when you agree with what is being said? How sad. How un-american.

Advocating mass deporatation of those you disagree with or hoping an American city is nuked goes beyond mere opinion. Where’s the outrage over that?

There are about 21,000 people who live on Bainbridge Island. Some of them are assholes. Big deal.

So much outrage over what is essentially name calling. The end result is some soldiers with hurt feelings. There are plenty of things to be outraged about, pick something closer to your house.