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Originally Posted by Yung Dum
Today I came across The Villages political forum, thinking it might be a good place for some intelligent discussion of the extremely important issues that face us as we prepare to vote for president. Instead, all I see is angry, childish, insulting posts with no coherent arguments one way or another. Does anyone really believe name calling and vulgarity is a good way to present one’s case? Differences of opinion are what makes America great. Belittling those with differing views does nothing but to invite belittling responses. I always felt that we Villagers were a fairly intelligent lot, but I guess I was wrong.
This is not a place for any kind of exchange of ideas, but just a dumping ground for the worst elements of both sides of the political spectrum. It should be avoided by all thinking Americans.
On the other hand, we have the right to speak our minds, no matter how callously. This is one of the many things that makes America great. Just be prepared for the worst should you venture onto that forum.
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Many members of TOTV are not residents of The Villages.
I agree with your comments regarding the tone and content of the Political Forum. It is an embarrassment to think all TOTV Users might be associated with the school yard behavior found in that forum. I go to that section, like you hoping to find an intelligent civil discussion. But alas it is always the same. Vulgar name calling.
Don