In response to the many of you who have emailed me directly in regards to the level of rancor that exists currently on our blog, I would like to issue an open apology. I indeed have allowed certain individuals to hijack the level and tone of debate here and bring it to what can only be described as a backyard-pissing match between ten year olds. I have contributed to the mean spirited jabs and one-line zingers, which have wallpapered this site and will no longer do so. This goes against the original intent of its establishment.
In the spirit of this renewal, I am issuing a truce notice to those involved. I vow to keep my comments to the subjects presented and will refrain from being goaded into retaliation for the personal and mean-spirited attacks which, in the past, have been commonplace. Be advised that all parties must adhere to the above sentiment. If you would like to engage any of the post authors to this site, feel free, in the spirit of honest debate to do so. However, name-calling, foul language and personal attacks will not be permitted to remain and will be deleted.
Your sincere engagement in the issues presented here, while they may conflict with your own is encouraged and desired. Again, my apologies go out to those who have emailed me and I look forward to your continued participation.
May 11, 2005
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To PA Conservative--I admire your character in posting an open apology for the world to see regarding some of the "comments" which have appeared on this site, although I think it may be a bit one sided. I confess that I too contributed to some of the rancor, and this is most out of character for me. I would certainly hope that the others who visit this blog site exhibit the same level of character you did, and keep their comments in good taste and issue-oriented.
Simple and watcher: Thank you for your kind words
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