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Why all the censorship by Trump supporters?

Over the last few days, and in two,separate threads, I have been blocked and my comments have been deleted simply for disagreeing with the original poster of the question. What is the reason for a forum like this if we cannot have a respectful back and forth and exchange of ideas? That is the spirit of intelligent and civilized discourse. I find it hugely ironic that a group of people whom avidly support the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, have totally forgotten the First amendment, the right to freedom of speech. There have been some very lively exchanges on many topics here, and I have utmost respect for those who have expressed their disagreement with my views in a rational way. Therefore, I call for all to respect the views of others and refrain from blocking and deleting people and views one disagrees with. If you have the courage to post, you should also have the courage to tolerate dissent and disagreement. The censorship must stop now.
windinhishair · 61-69, M
Trump supporters are both quick to start with name calling, and when that doesn't work, blocking. Some will even block you without having a single word of discussion, solely on the basis of your posts.

I can count on one hand the number of people that are Trump supporters and able to carry on a civil conversation. The others follow his lead and block those who disagree, just like Trump does on Twitter.
Graylight · 51-55, F
Too many users here aren't interested in debate or in different perspective. They simply want to present their points and agenda and win. It is the essence of our divisive culture right now.
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
@Graylight I think I agree to a large extent...I have had some pretty spirited debates here that remained polite while still disagreeing.. There's hope yet!
Graylight · 51-55, F
@ozgirl512 You're absolutely right.
UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M
@Graylight Indeed.
Funny how snowflakes, SJW, and PC is thrown at us when all they can do to reason their crap is censoring you. Lol.
@UndeadPrivateer
Happy Friday. :-)
UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M
@SapphicHeart And happy Friday to you too. 😸
@UndeadPrivateer
Thankies. *-*
Cognitive dissonance is really tough to endure for some and it's easier to live in a bubble than interact with those who believe differently.
Gwangi · 46-50, M
@MistyCee so true!
It seems like a lot of people who hold especially strong political beliefs don't want to debate. They want to live in their own world where they say something and everyone around them agrees and gives "evidence" to support the OP's posts. They don't want to debate or learn. They don't want their beliefs challenged even the slightest bit.. cognitive dissonance is a bitch when you actually have to think about what you believe instead of just shouting it out to hear your own echo haha.. so it's much easier just to block anyone who disagrees.
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
I think the bottom line is when you have invested so much emotional energy into supporting a certain viewpoint, people holding a contray view and often many facts is just downright annoying!
kate21 · 26-30, F
I typically block Trumpists and racists here. I don’t come here to talk about politics. There’s literally every other place in the country if you want to shout or be shouted at. One place to not have to hear it...
adhane05 · 31-35, M
I supported Trump up until the Syria strikes and I never had the desire to censor anyone's comment. Fuck censorship!
Or it could be you are just a little troll
@Harley4Life
That must be it! 🙄
Biffed · 31-35, M
who cares, kids are dying in africa

 
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