An interesting thing.
This an interesting thing a co-worker pointed out to me today.
On articles about Meg Lanker-Simons (http://cognitivedissonance.tumblr.com/), local Liberal blogger/ radio host there have been 1000+ comments, most of a political and negative nature.
On an article about Alan "Joe" Hageman, Local Attorney and Conservative Politician, who is charged with Aggravated Assault and Felonious Restraint of his wife with one or more handguns, there are no comments, political or otherwise.
Neither have been convicted, both have entered not-guilty pleas but the court of public opinion in Laramie, WY seems to treat liberals quite differently than conservatives.
But maybe I'm the only one shocked and appalled by the allegations against Hageman.
http://laramieboomerang.com/articles/2013/05/21/news/doc519af45846e0b659087766.txt
Check the Most Read: Comments tab to see articles about Lanker-Simons. Or don't, none of the comments really add to the conversation.
Also interesting, and something I read on Meg's own tumblr. on an article about the murder of Paul Hamilton, the only comment is one of concern for the alleged murderer, with prayers for the victim's widow as an afterthought tagged on the end.
This post falls under "speak your truth quietly and clearly" but fails as far as "avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit".(Ehrmann)
As far as Meg is concerned, just remember "you are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here." (Ehrmann)
