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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Those big buildings you see lining Pennsylvania Ave are attributable to Marion Barry.  In many ways, there could not have been an Anthony Williams had there not first been a Marion Barry.

It has always been sad to me that the second half of his life will overshadow the first.  A cautionary tale about the dangers of believing your own press and surrounding yourself with yes men.[/quote]

Very well said. We have to look at the man in the whole. Unfortunately I only became political aware during the time period of MB's cocaine escapades so that sits stronger in my head than his prior work. But its important we look at the whole. Frankly the drug issues and the the conceit of power of those later years must be remembered with the good the man did. We must always be aware of the potential for abuse that comes with power. When we do not, when we censure debate, we end up with college kids wearing Che Guevara T-shrits wholly unaware the man was responsible for the rape and murder of thousands.

I in no way am comparing the Mayor to Che… They Mayor had personal demons but I believe was a good man. [b]I just wanted to further the cautionary tale point; it not only applies to those in power but to political forums which decide what is to be discussed and what is not. [/b]

(That said all discourse should be provided in respectable and decent manner, slinging expletives and insults should not be tolerated, not tolerated towards fellow debaters or the subjects of this forum)

Rest in Peace Mr. Mayor.
[/quote]I'm not sure how many times posters and the moderator need to reiterate that [b]discussion is not being censored but curtailed temporarily[/b] in respect for the mayor AND those who are mourning for him NOW.  Additionally, numerous posters have mentioned the Mayor's shortcomings but also acknowledged his past successes.

No one disputes Barry's personal difficulties and freedom of speech is one of America's proudest attributes, but why anyone would even need to say to allow those mourning Barry a short respite (even for a few hours) is beyond me.  [/quote]

LOL, 'curtailed temporarily' is censored. This is like a page out of animal farm… All animals are equal, except some are more equal than others.

There will be no discussion during periods of mourning. There will be no periods other than mourning.

Even Mayor Barry would use a funeral to make a point if he felt it necessary, its childish to not think a politician's death is not an opportunity to advance the great debate. especially one who died of old age after a long and uniquely illustrious and controversial career. If he was perhaps assassinated young, while in office perhaps you may have a point but come now. This is a Political Discussion forum, not a mourners blog… mourners should be mourning and not surfing the web. MB would never be so thin skinned, why are you?[/quote]

You sure like to lay it on thick.  Opportunity to advance the great debate.  :roll:

I'll be looking for signs of thoughtful reflection from you.  [/quote]

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