Hmmm - once again, the link feature is either not working for me or is eluding my collective brain cell wattage. :-( Please cut and paste to read the story below...

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6145UJ20100205

Somehow, the thought of anarchy in the absence of Putin's firm hand at the rudder is VERY comforting. Living a life under the boot of a tyrannical state with a prolific absence of freedoms just isn't something that I would cotton to.

On further reflection, our government's recent mewling about cross, uncivil citizens is not that far removed from Putin's political ruminations. Our Chief Executive seems to think that if one adamantly disagrees with his agenda, they are opening the door to uncivil discourse (i.e. anarchy)... So maybe the answer is government's firm hand on the First Amendment to assure civil discourse and right speech and right thought...

Good God!!