Reply #13: I can only speak for myself, but (I think many may agree) that lots of us [View All]

[sohndrsmith]

who voted for Obama did so because of our stalwart belief in one's right to express one's views - including critical ones - without fear of intimidation or retribution. That was the modus operandi of how criticism was handled by those in charge for the previous 8 years.... In other words:

"I may not understand what you say, but I'll defend to your death my right to deny it" - Albert A.

(I know a goofy example of creative license and the actual quote from Voltaire is more apropos, but I can never resist an opportunity to quote Kelly). : )