Bennish's Perilous Media Trek

Jay Bennish's father has said that he and his son have received death threats. None of those were reported to the police. Just to the mainstream media, which casts a little doubt on the veracity of Bennish's complaints. (If it is true, shame on anyone who'd threaten his life; that just doesn't help anyone. Especially the communist/terrorist nations who have him on their payroll.)

Ace of Spades HQ, who must think I'm stalking him with the sheer number of outgoing links, has some things to say about the recent development. And by recent developments I mean Bennish's father calling the opposition to his son's remarks "MacCarthyism," (that's original) among other outrageous emotional claims. It's a must read. Have I ever misguided you? Rather, has secret tipper Mac ever misguided you?

Finally, the official position of Portia Rediscovered regarding anti-American, pro-Communist, terrorist sympathizers can be summed up in a recent comment by "U.S. Paratrooper:"

I have proudly served my country voluntarily in the U.S. Army. I have felt and been given the respect of this country's citizens. I firmly believe in my country's values and beliefs. If you like the other point of view (the U.S. is the enemy or the U.S. is on the wrong side of the political spectrum than the rest of the world.) then take this advice: Go to the nearest airport. Quickly race to one of the ticket counters and buy a one way ticket to Iran or Iraq. Next, race down the terminal so as not to be late, and get on the fastest plane you can afford to book, and finally get the hell out of this country and off of my team. Go wave another country's flag. You most likely have never waved the flag of the United States of America. So, enjoy your first attempt at patriotism on the other team.

And don't let the door hit you on the way out. :)