Jack Thompson: American Hero?

It's what gets at the heart of what we talk about with freedom — celebrating the individuals who sacrifice for their own freedom and the freedom of others.

Sacrificing his own freedom? Really? How do you figure that freedom = right to a Bar license?

-- If your wiimote goes snicker-snack, check your wrist-strap...

Although we have yet to receive a response, we know that our e-mail was viewed by chairperson Vicki Garbutt since she forwarded a copy to Thompson on May 28th, inquiring about our "agenda."

Wow, someone's a little paranoid.

Heh, I'd ask if she was related to my mother's side of the family (last name), but I know for a fact that the more "radical" members moved to California, not Utah. :D

You should have replied back to Vicki stating you were a pinko-commie islamofacist, and you wanted to know who had nominated JT so you could begin a campaign of harassment and intimidation in order to destroy his freedoms. Because that would totally ruin his chances of winning an award for fighting against oppression...

The purpose of the festival is to commemorate our Day of Independence and celebrate the spirit of America by creating festivities that instill a deeper sense of patriotism in the hearts of those involved. Local and state governments, generous sponsors, event chairs, and literally thousands of volunteers work together to organize events for men, women, and children of all ages.

This group seems more the kind that would think up lovely laws like "Oaths of Loyalty"...

honor those who have distinguished themselves in the cause of liberty nationally and internationally

Somehow I can't see Jack falling into that category...

-- If your wiimote goes snicker-snack, check your wrist-strap...

Haven't had a chance to read all the comments yet, that said, it's difficult to escape the conclusion that anyone who would publicly honor ol'jacko as a "freedom fighter", is either: a hypocrite, sadly misinformed, an idiot, or pursuing their own agenda.  (Or some combination of the above traits.)  That said, if they want to single him out.  Fine, let them.  No skin off my nose really, I don't see allot of harm in it.  Though I do admit, I am a little bit disturbed that there are people in the blood and the mud making real sacrifices, and this douchebag gets a public commendation?  What's wrong with the world?  Change the fricking channel.

Well, one man's terrorist is another mans "Freedom Fighter"? Let see which he falls under:

1. A well documented campaign of lies and misrepresents the truth concerning video games.

2. Fights against established US constitutional laws when they don't fit his agenda

3. Makes a living off peoples misery and giving them false hope of retribution. When the compensation doesn't appear, blames it on the government or other miscellaneous entities.

4. Justifies his methods and lies with a wide, ever reaching conspiracy theory that is "out to get him".

5. Claims to follow a religous doctrine when it befits his cause.

6. Claims to receive  regular communication from "God", yet every endeavour ends in failure.

Now this is just 6 things off the top of my head. There are many, many more.  Imagine if I was to show this list to police entities and asked them if this was a "Freedom Fighter" or a terrorist. What do you think they would answer?

It saddens me that that the whole week is devalued by this anti-constituional bigot receiveing some sort of recognition, other than newstime for his conviction on 27 counts of professional misconduct.

Keep up the questions Dennis, I would love to hear how they arrived at this decision.

Yes, from what we are seeing, it's obviously a 4-chan raid. *Breaking rule 1 and 2 by talking about 4-chan*

*Yawn*

Dennis can clean this up shortly. There really isn't any fighting the raid. Whatever you say will only be scewed and twisted. It's one of the rules as well. Luckily, 4-chan posts are very easy to spot.

As to the article, I think this falls under one of the general internet rules about no matter how weird your statement, you can always find someone who will agree with you. JT doesn't operate in a vacuum, it's just that the US isn't his power base. There will be pockets of people who still feel that people are better off only thinking what others want them to think and seeing what others want them to see.

There really isn't any reason to write to them or anything. Changing your mind or forming an opinion isn't favorably considered in some places.