Hello Mary!

Thank you for stopping by! It is always a pleasure to see you on. I just hope I made it clear that these are NOT my opinions as you know reading my poetry. I just wanted to see what others thought of the article - Peace to you always!

HI EVERYONE,

VERY WELL SAID! ;) 

IF WE COULD GET RID OF ONE LITTLE 4-LETTER WORD WE REALLY COULD CHANGE THE WORLD!!!

          HATE

Hi JERILYN

How are you doing my dear friend and how is hubby? You are so right! There are so many four letter words that can hurt but hate is the most destructive. I wonder if there will ever be a day that we can all get along! God Bless Jerilyn!

Good forum topic, Nick - and your Blue Marble poem is just awesome! What a great poster it would make.

 And to Robert, I think the person credited with saying "I may not  agree with you but I will fight to the death for your right to say it" is Voltaire, although I've also seen it attributed to Thomas Jefferson but then, he might have gotten it from Voltaire. ; )

Judy

Hi Judy!

I am happy you dropped in as that quote was really getting to me, but with your help and Google I finally found it - God Bless Judy for now I can keep my sanity - LOL

During World War II, addressing Congress, FDR expressed the hope that the four freedoms would be embraced the world over. He said, "We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression—everywhere in the world." Clearly we are not there yet. Freedom of speech is not a right in every country in the world. Yet, just as clearly, it is a freedom desired in every corner of the world.

Most students recognize Voltaire’s defense of free speech…

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."