It's Called Freedom of Speech!

I have read several posts on social media sites such as Face Book stating that we are sick and tired of others political rants.  No, I have never posted a political comment on any social forum--although I'd like to on some days.  However, I welcome the comments I do see.  This blog is to everyone who either agrees with the comments, disagrees with them or are flat-out disgusted by them.  For those of you who live in the United States of America, it is a true honor and pleasure to have the First Amendment in place.  Under that amendment is something called Freedom of Speech.  There are limitations of course.  Under variations of the law certain types of obscenity, pornography, defamation and slander are prohibited (as it should be in my sole opinion).  Stating one's political views (given it does not fall under the latter categories) is our given right to Freedom of Speech.  Nothing says you "have to" read it.  Nothing says you "have to" agree with it.  That is the beauty of this country.
I may strongly disagree with you, but I respect your stance.  If it wasn't for you taking a strong stance on a topic, I may not know where I stand.  For example:  The Westboro Baptist Church "Clan;"  I strongly disagree with there message.  However, I celebrate the fact that they take a stance.  If it wasn't for them, I may not truly know how I feel about gays, our men and women in the military, their families and so forth.  Because of there strong opinions, I can firmly attest to knowing my position.  I would much rather have someone take a strong stance, then no stance at all.  I would rather you have a voice, then sit quietly in the background.  Your voice and your opinion gives me a voice and an opinion too---thank you.  I am a United States Citizen.  I celebrate the fact that I am able to have an opinion.  I am able to think freely.  I am able to express my individuality.  You may not agree with me---and that's the pure beauty of it.