[Suzi]

I have been reading and posting on TOTV for a bit over one year. I understand that at one time there was a political off-shoot of TOTV but I never saw it. I did see, however, during the presidential election cycle, that political discourse was banned. I guess I can understand that if it proved to be "hurtful" dialog between parties. And I do understand that when certain topics get "out-of-control" and name calling (or similar) is used that the thread should be closed.

What I do not understand is the closure of topics that are very timely and affect every American. In particular, I have been very interested in the TOTV's view about the most recent "alert" for travelers and the closure of the foreign embassies. That thread was closed, and to be honest, I have NO idea why? I didn't read anything that I would have found "inflamatory". but maybe it was "over-my-head". I find that discussing current events is so interesting on TOTV because it offers so many different points of view. TOTV has such a vast amount of readers and participators with a wealth of information and life experiences-that I enjoy 3-dementionally looking at the topics from these wonderful people.

Can someone please explain what is "in" and "out" of limits. Sure I understand the different "takes" on politics, but current events without mentioning "democratic or conservative" has me confused. I would think that an possible/eminent terrorist attack would NOT be political but in everyone's interest to understand.