Freedom is not free.
Mr. Cooper made a payment for our freedom of speech with his job. He did not pay for it with his freedon, his life, his right hand, etc... And Dan Cooper is free to continue giving to Obama's campaign, speaking out for him, campaigning for Obama, speaking at Democratic functions, setting up a website for Obama (UnemployedGunsmithsForObama.com ?) living in the United States, etc...
The Canadian government was trying to prescribe what Mr. Zunfel could post on his website, make Mr. Zunfel cease making his statements and imprison him for making them in the past. That I could find no one accused Mr. Zunfel of violent acts. Let me say again that I think Mr Zunfel is a horrible person with horrible beliefs.
Im my opinion free customers censoring with their patronage is much more democratic than a government commision deciding what is and what is not acceptable to post on the interent and trying to enforce it with loss of freedom.
I admire when someone speaks up for their point of view knowing that they run the risk of financial repercussions. I admire Mr. Cooper for what he did and I bet he knew he was running a risk when he chose to make a donation that is by law public record. I think his politics are wrong-headed, he seems to be a fine man.
King I want to thank you for keeping your part of this argument civil and polite and appreciate your posts here.
I have a grown son that my wife and I spend many hours each week laughingly discussing his foibles and screw-ups but let one our siblings mention any of his flaws to us and the fight is on.
Best,
Mike
