Has anyone been told they had no right to take part in a discussion?

Yeah, I didn't know that, either. That is just completely rude. I am so sorry that that happened to you!

Surely, everyone has the right to take part in a discussion, it doesnot matter which country you live in, nowdays you have internet, television and other sources which gives you all information about every country and it is very rude to say you do not have a right to participate.

That is what I thought when I took part in the discussion but I must admit that the whole thing got quite nasty with a few people just ranting. Still I also had a civil one from another participant which made up for things and I soon got over the stupidity.

Mylot has a LOT of members from other countries, this is NOT primarily an American site lol. I really find it demeaning and rude and even embarrassing to myself as an American that somebody would say something like that in the first place. It's also true that many times people from other countries do know more (from studying and research) about our politics than our home grown citizens! There are many things I disagree with in politics but it's simply another opinion. It doesn't make somebody else's bad - well unless it conflicts with equality but that's the big one that gets under my skin. It's still beyond childish games to rate someone down for disagreeing.

You are right every one has the right to disagree. the election has certainly bought out the true colours in some people. I have never rated anyone down for disagreeing with me but I quite expect my rating to go down after hat discussion. Please do not be ashamed of your fellow Americans, they are a very small minority. Thankyou both for your responses.

I do not think I will report them. They are not worth it. I did tell them what I thought of them so I expect my rating will go down because of it. I did not even rate them down because I have never done that to anyone no matter how much I disagree with them. I just rate up. Thankyou for your response.

I just told hime that he obviously had no answer and had to resort to insults. I think it is sad when people have to do that. I must admit that I felt like saying more but then I would just be putting myself on their level. Thankyou for your response.

What happens in America does affect the world. It is a very strong country. I agree we should respect all views but when you get people ranting at you it is difficult. Most people on mylot are genuine peole who care about other peoples views but this election seems to have bough out the worst in some people. Thankyou for your response.

I was putting a strong point over that was the opposite to theirs. I am also from the UK and I agree with you about Gorden Brown. The sooner we find someone with a bit of charisma the better. I was not upset by the rudeness. I was just annoyed at the time. I did not think it was nice on a site like mylot.

We have to take it on the chin and move on though.

I agree. Everyone has the right to participate in any of the discussions. Thankyou for your response.

Yes. All of the discussions are meant to be open. Thankyou for your response.

I learnt some American politics at university and have also picked up a lot from the internet and reading. Like you say we can learn a lot. I am from the UK and I am quite happy for people to discuss our government wherever they come from. Thankyou for your response.

They do not make you look bad. They just make themselves look pathetic.

You do not have to be careful. I only disagreed with them. Someone like that will not stop me enjoying the discussions and disagreeing with people as well as agreeing. Thankyou for your response.

That is what I thought too. Thankyou for your response. I know most of the people on mylot are really nice. There are just a few idiots about and this election seems to have bought out the worst.

We are celebrating Obama in the UK too. They were not so they must have been fed up with people saying how good Obama is. Thankyou for your response.

I agree. I think they are in the wrong place. Thankyou for your response.

I am from the UK. I shall keep on talking and the only way to stop me is to get me banned. Thankyou for your response.

I agree everyone has the right to an oinion. Thankyou for your reply. I shall keep on mylotting .

I did disagree with them and they did not like it. Sad or what? Thankyou for your response.

I do know something about the subject that is why I participated. I always learn more about things through the discussions as well. Thanks for your response. Keep on mylotting.

There was no misinformation. They just did not like my reply. They had no answer for it so could only resort to insults. Like ou say they are not worth bothering about.

I enjoy the different opinions on here too but they obviously didn't. Thankyou for your response.

I like being on the computer too. I enjoy all sorts of discussions. This will certainly not put me off voicing my opinion when I want to. Thankyou for your reply.