I believe in freedom of speech. It is one of the gifts we as Americans have. But I also feel that we, as Americans, have the responsibility to respect that gift with a conscientious mind on how it will affect our society. It is only fitting that we do so, to honor the young men and women who gave their lives so Americans could retain the rights we are afforded.

I have been reading Sheldon Larson’s letters to the editor in the Roseau Times- Region newspaper. He has some interesting views to say the least. But his Postscripts have made me sad and angry. The one postscript where he stat...