[Vision2020] apologists for violence

[roger hayes]

Regarding Michael O'Neals recent editorial.
I am repulsed by so many people defending the right to scream "Fire!"  
in crowded theaters. We need to understand what we do when we incite  
people to riot or violence. I don't give a hoot from which quarter  
the rhetoric is flung, telling people "Don't retreat, Reload" and the  
thousands of other vindictives being hurled at the public is nothing  
but sedition at worst, and trash talk at best. It is designed to  
prick at the raw nerves of fear and hate in which modern life seems  
to be so rich these days. How does the rest of the world view us? Do  
they hear the angry and often violent talk of media baboons  
advocating death sentences on people with whom they disagree.  Do  
they get wind of ridiculous racial slurs against world leaders and  
languages other than English? Do they fear to visit the United States  
out of worry for their personal safety because of our growing  
reputation for violence and anger?
A civil and healthy debate about our responsibility as citizens, and  
particularly as media or governmental figures to rein in our language  
is a good thing. Shish, we need to take back our dignity!
Sincerely,
Roger Hayes
Moscow