"As any student of Sociology 101 can tell you, when people don't have to account for what they say or do, they will often say and do things that would shock their better selves."
Having spent a little time reviewing comments on articles I find interesting I can attest to the fact that this section can become a very dark and ugly place. Without personal responsibility, one can speak one's mind without fear of reprisals. And without fear of those you know finding out what you really think...take a moment to read Mr. Pitts article.
While the ability to debate is one of our most cherished freedoms, it should never happen in a place where no one knows who they are talking to or about. With freedom comes responsibility, you cannot have one without the other.
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