I was sorry to see Mark Henry return to spew his words of anger, hate and violence aimed at millions of Republicans. It appears that he can’t discuss policy or different political positions but can only rant, rave and resort to name calling.
I would like to note that Henry Marks previously wrote letters under a false name of Mark Henry until The State Journal refused to print his opinions because he was too cowardly to use his real name. I’m disappointed that the newspaper is again allowing him to use their publication to voice his vile, angry and hateful pack of lies.
I think it is good to show different points of view but to print vicious attacks is detrimental. Luckily Mr. Mark has little if any influence on elections so Republicans can continue to win and work to make America great again.
As someone who has always enjoyed Mr. Henry's commentary, I'm glad that he has returned to the discussion. After reading Mr. Shuy's angry letter, I re-read Mr. Henry's last two articles. Mr. Henry didn't spew words of anger and hate. He spoke honestly about what we are all watching the Republican Party do. It was a well thought out, intelligent opinion piece that a lot of people agree with. Are we going to now start telling people can't have an opinion if it doesn't agree with our own? The State Journal states that the comments forum is for civil, constructive dialogue and that there should be "no attacks on other commentors. It seems that this is exactly what Mr. Shuy did to Mr. Henry. It was unnecessary. This is not making America great again.
Has the State-Journal shared some insider info about a columnist with Shy Matt that the public isn't privy to? Regardless, I wouldn't care if people used their real names or not to read opinions of others - the person doesn't matter, the opinion does.
Shuy says about Henry “ I’m disappointed that the newspaper is again allowing him to use their publication to voice his vile, angry and hateful pack of lies.”
What lies are those, Matt? Funny but Shuy never directly refuted any of those “lies”? It is easy to generally quip about lies, without any proof to the contrary! That is Shuy’s MO, as he quotes FOX News and the GOP’s talking points, you know, “alternate facts”.
Shuy is confused and is confessing, in reality, what the Republicans do . Henry speaks the truth. The Republicans are wolves in sheep's clothing. They have no platform other than worshiping Trump - and stealing taxpayers $ for private profiteering.
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As someone who has always enjoyed Mr. Henry's commentary, I'm glad that he has returned to the discussion. After reading Mr. Shuy's angry letter, I re-read Mr. Henry's last two articles. Mr. Henry didn't spew words of anger and hate. He spoke honestly about what we are all watching the Republican Party do. It was a well thought out, intelligent opinion piece that a lot of people agree with. Are we going to now start telling people can't have an opinion if it doesn't agree with our own? The State Journal states that the comments forum is for civil, constructive dialogue and that there should be "no attacks on other commentors. It seems that this is exactly what Mr. Shuy did to Mr. Henry. It was unnecessary. This is not making America great again.
Has the State-Journal shared some insider info about a columnist with Shy Matt that the public isn't privy to? Regardless, I wouldn't care if people used their real names or not to read opinions of others - the person doesn't matter, the opinion does.
Mark Henry has great ideas.
Not just great ideas, the truth!
Shuy says about Henry “ I’m disappointed that the newspaper is again allowing him to use their publication to voice his vile, angry and hateful pack of lies.”
What lies are those, Matt? Funny but Shuy never directly refuted any of those “lies”? It is easy to generally quip about lies, without any proof to the contrary! That is Shuy’s MO, as he quotes FOX News and the GOP’s talking points, you know, “alternate facts”.
Shuy is confused and is confessing, in reality, what the Republicans do . Henry speaks the truth. The Republicans are wolves in sheep's clothing. They have no platform other than worshiping Trump - and stealing taxpayers $ for private profiteering.
Matt Shuy ain’t shy about demonstrating that he is still immune to irony.
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Absolutely no attacks on other commenters, on guest columnists or on authors of letters to the editor. Our print and online opinion pages are sacred marketplaces of ideas where diverse viewpoints are welcome without fear of retribution. You may constructively critique the ideas and opinions of others, but name-calling, stereotyping and similar attacks are strictly prohibited.
Leeway will be given for criticism of elected officials and other public figures, but civility is essential. If you focus your criticism on ideas, opinions and viewpoints, you will be less likely to run afoul of our commenting rules.
Keep comments focused on the article or commentary in question. Don’t use an article about the Frankfort City Commission, for example, to rant about national politics.
Hyperpartisanship that suggests anyone on the other side of an issue or anyone in a particular particular party is evil is not welcome. If you believe that all Democrats are socialists intent on destroying America or that all Republicans are racists, there are lots of places on the internet for you to espouse those views. State-Journal.com is not one.
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