uh, no.
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What you deem to be civil, is not in fact civil at all.
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It is not civil to engage in deliberate deception and mis-direction, as Foster 18 is doing.  In no way does that posting advance adult discussion of public issues.
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Freedom of speech does not protect lies - not even very cleverly constructed lies, however you might wish it otherwise.
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The Globe's moderators seem to be asleep at the switch.