Tuesday, March 25, 2008

The Real Reason We Have to Take Names

People in my town argue over whether those who post comments on the newspaper's public forum should have to identify themselves. Some say that would put one more hurdle in the way of free expression, which is in short supply as it is. Others say posters would be less brazenly obnoxious, and the level of discourse would rise, if everyone gave had to pin a real name to the post.

I think something more serious is at stake here. That's what Tidings column #4 is about.

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