The Wide Awakes

The Wide Awakes bloggers and defenders welcome opposing viewpoints in the comment section of this blog. These views, at times, can and do have a positive effect on what we’re ultimately trying to accomplish. A well-thought-out opposing comment can force the poster, through further reflection, research, and investigation, to pose an even stronger argument. It presses us to learn more and become better in areas that we’re not familiar with. These differences also bring to light the commenter’s position.

And most importantly, we would like to show those who visit The Wide Awakes that the bloggers here do not fear opposing views, but rather, welcome them. However, as we all well know, there are those comments that cross the lines of logic, rational thought, and good taste. It is these that obviously will be deleted, and the commenters IP address banned. With that said, we will strive to make this a transparent process.

This should alleviate complaints from commenters as to how we are attacking their freedom of speech. This is our policy; let all commenters be aware that you have responsibilities and obligations when you are in this realm.

With the recent attacks from the left-wing press on conservative writers such as Armstrong Williams and Maggie Gallagher, it is important that we strive for directness and transparency.

We at Wide Awakes take pride in what we’re doing, and confidence, in our positions on issues. We do not fear views that are contradictory to ours, as a stronger foe will make us stronger still. That said, it is obvious that we should, as responsible citizens, make it more difficult for the leftists to continue pushing their weak rhetoric.