Howard and Billie, you are to be commended on allowing uncensored comments and replies on this site.
Howard, though at times we are on opposite ends of the spectrum in our views, never once have you deleted my comments, or those of others - with only one exception I am aware of in which the poster was abusive towards others.
This open policy of The Batavian may seem to be a given, but in these politically correct times it is rarely seen - either here locally or in the larger metro markets.
I attribute a large part of The Batavian's success to your respect of free speech. It is amazing to me that so many "news" organizations - that make their living through freedom of ideas and speech - censor what they consider to be socially or politically incorrect comments.
Keep up the good work. It's appreciated.
Bob
I agree, the lack of
I agree, the lack of censorship in a country where censorship is at a new high (ie Wikileaks), I appreciate what The Batavian does for us everyday. I came to Genesee County and there was no valuable news resource, and The Batavia has truly become something I rely on day to day. Thank you Howard and Billie, you guys are amazing journalists.
Many times I have had to
Many times I have had to delete my own comments from the Batavian because Howard believes in that stinking free speech crap. Only Howard gives me that option. That's why I can still love you dude, even though you are from California. California is bad, real bad, I've heard about the hippies and that free love. Love must be paid for and taxes must be collected. Curse you Amazon dot calm.
What do you think Bea? Am I
What do you think Bea? Am I lying?