the argument is against those who think they're not infringing on people's free speech if they let them exercise it within the confines of their own community. the sort of people who don't mind what people say in their own homes... but wouldn't allow the free speech of others to have demonstratable results in the world around them. our society is set up for people to be able to effect change (within the confines of the consitution) wherever they see fit. the fact that some label them crazy fundamentalist doesn't preclude them from having the same legitimate means of effecting change that any other group has.
to be honest, i don't think any of my post was in direct response to yours.
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