Not Defending Nor Justifying Merely Reminding All How This Works...

I'll start with an apology, I am sorry that my first post after such a long break has to be an administrative one, but apparently it is needed.

Over the past few weeks there has been a rash of commenters to a few of my 'recent' posts who feel that they need to either bash me or others who have commented on my post. I certainly believe in free speech and encourage all to share how they feel about whatever the topic, however I am not a fan of people hiding in the dark and stabbing at a caged animal. If you screen name is Hammer and that is what you leave for a name, fine. I don't care what you leave for a name to be honest, but when you select something like "kiss my ass" or "fuck all you rednecks" and then leave an email address that is obviously fake all you have shown is that you are a coward. Your point, or attempted point is lost because you can't even provide an email address for someone to perhaps make a counter point if need be.

So, that said, if you would like to tackle the great SlagleRock at least have the balls to use your real name (or actual screen name) and provide a legitimate email address.

This post has created quite a stir, though I am sure that the only negative comments have been left by a particular jaded woman. Give me a break people. The girl in the picture of that post is nothing more than a beautiful young woman who is serving her country. She is not ignorant, or anything other than a patriot who had a friend take a "sexy" picture of her for her to send to her husband. Unfortunately like many things it ended up floating around the net. I posted it as a comical poke at the other services, though I meant no real harm, it was all in fun. The picture will remain in that post despite those of you who aren't comfortable with your own appearances well enough to see it for what it is, a beautiful young patriot and nothing more.

As for other posts that have bothered me lately. The Letters to the Troops 'campaign' if you will is a place where readers can come to my site and leave their words of support for the fighting men and women serving our country all over the globe. This post is not a place for the extreme left to leave negative comments about the troops. If you feel the need to write bad things about America's heroes get your own site, don't do it here, I will delete your comments and if you become a true pain in the ass I will ban your URL.

Well, now that is done! Anyone have anything that needs my attention? Anything you'd like me to comment on? Those of you who have my email address can send your ideas, requests or comments to my gmail account. Those of you who do not know me personally are more than welcome to drop links in the comments of this post. I will try to get back to posting on a more regular basis now that my life is finally slowing down a bit.

lagleRock Out!

Posted by SlagleRock at September 2, 2005 10:59 AM | TrackBack