It's amusing to read comments to this blog from those who cluck and scratch and hide like a chicken behind the name "anonymous."
I just received another incoming anonymous comment yesterday that didn't make a lot of sense, but since this anonymous person is clucking and is a very devoted reader of my blog, I thought I might take a few minutes to remark on his/her confused comment.
The anonymous comment arrived in response to my blog post about the Tennessee Revenue Commissioner's plans to go across the state line to check on Tennesseans who are buying more than two cartons of cigarettes in neighboring states and then sneaking back into Tennessee---all to avoid the new and much higher Tennessee cigarette tax.
Anonymous complains that I copied a story from a newspaper and that I used the word "recent" to refer to a development that he says is months old. Then anonymous adds that I "criticized the local newspaper for not allowing comments, never mentioning the fact that you allow no comments on your web post."
Actually, anonymous, I linked to a fellow blogger who had commented on the cigarette tax. Then I linked to a newspaper article discussing the "recent" (September 7) Court of Appeals opinion declaring Tennessee's "crack tax" illegal.
If you want to complain that "recent" couldn't possibly describe a court decision from September 7, carry on with your silly point, whatever it is.
As for my "criticism" of the local paper, grow up. In my opinion, the paper should leave its articles online and available like most major newspapers do instead of posting them for a few days and then they're gone.
As for the statement that I don't allow comments on my web post, listen and I'll explain it one more time.
I post comments that come from individuals who put their name to the comment. I started this policy many months ago in response to profane and crude remarks.
If you want to submit a comment to my blog post, my policy on comments is just like the local paper's policy of requiring an ID from people who submit a letter to the editor.
I allow comments. You just have to be man or woman enough to put your name to it if you want your comment posted.
If you want to see your comment on my blog, be brave, be courageous, and come out of that anonymous closet and sign your name.
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1 comment:
Well it is about time you went after those yellow-bellied cur dogs. Funny thing is I know who they are!!!!!!!!!!!! Shame Shame Joe and his lackeys
Way to go Linda glad to see you fighting back!!!!!!!
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