Soldier Censored at YearlyKos Convention

Some political statements are more Kosceptable than others
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Pajamas Media reports that fireworks broke out at a Friday morning session of the second day of the YearlyKos Convention entitled: “The Military and Progressives: Are They Really That Different?”

Watch as YearlyKos panelist John Stoltz flips out when an inactive duty reservist in uniform attempts to address the question of the "Surge" to the Kos panel. The soldier behaves orderly and respectfully to both panelists and attendees. However, that's not good enough and he is kicked out. As the soldier is ushered out of the room, Stoltz makes a lot of the fact the guy is wearing a U.S. Army uniform while disagreeing with the panel. For Stoltz, it's definitely all about the politics; for the soldier, it appears that it's all about the truth.

What is important to keep in mind here is all of the times we have seen members of the anti-war left wearing a uniform while making political statements about the military or policy.

This episode clearly illustrates the larger danger to free speech from liberals in government who obviously cannot tolerate dissent and increasingly indicate they are ready to use their power to censor, via the Fairness Doctrine, opposing points of view in forums such as talk radio.

Source: Soldier Censored at Kos Convention , Pajamas Media.

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