tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3947607097668387126.post4672809781538076884..comments2024-03-28T14:43:46.573-04:00Comments on Franklin Matters: Franklin Republican Town Committee statement on Immigration Event CancellationSteve Sherlockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13070688297607895943noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3947607097668387126.post-50262750891074748032017-05-22T08:49:25.486-04:002017-05-22T08:49:25.486-04:00Well said, thank you for taking the time to read a...Well said, thank you for taking the time to read and commentSteve Sherlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070688297607895943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3947607097668387126.post-36829640419668853292017-05-22T08:47:12.083-04:002017-05-22T08:47:12.083-04:00"Freedom of assembly and speech are first and..."Freedom of assembly and speech are first and foremost among the rights we all hold dear. "<br /><br />First, while I agree that those freedoms are important, they are not rights that require private venues to be involved. The VFW is not publicly owned, and has the right to decide what happens in and on their property.<br /><br />Second, there were no "threats of violence and vandalism" - tossing in a strawman like that is irresponsible.<br /><br />Third, the SPLC has explained their decision to designate CIS as a hate group; you may not agree, but you can easily look up their reasoning. And if you want to invoke George Soros then you should also recognize that CIS was founded by a proponent of eugenics (have you read Brave New World?).<br /><br />Fourth, if you really want to provide an immigration discussion for the benefit of Franklin residents, maybe you should work with other groups to host a balanced presentation, with speakers on both sides of the issue.<br /><br />Lastly, don't forget that those "generations of Americans who risked and sometimes lost their lives fighting to protect our ideals and rights" have included - and still include - immigrants. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com