I filter because, while truly believe in an individual's right to espouse whatever belief they wish, I also reserve the right to remove myself from the presence of utter stupidity or wasteful bullshit.
In other words, if I feel the poster has nothing useful to add to the conversation, I filter so I'm not even the least bit tempted to be drawn into what I consider to be a whole waste of space.
Besides, then I have to scroll less and that makes for a tidier bread.
I don't see how you can use the word "we" so freely.
Here, you speak for yourself, only for yourself.
Did you see how fast once word went out that he was going to speak today that the House rescheduled?
They are scared to death.
Excuse me, but when you make blanket statements such as "we trusted (insert name here)" speak for yourself.
You assume facts not in evidence, then build a case on that shifting sand and challenge anybody who says boo to your false assumptions.