Mr. Samek, You have opened the door to this feeding frenzy of a commenter who has done nothing more than responded in kind, sometimes more effectively, to comments aimed to embarrass him/her. After reviewing a sampling of comments by this user, I believe there very well may be political motivations behind your move, and though I am not a regular reader of your site, and only recently listed my name as a participant, I am appalled at your irresponsible methods employed in targeting one particular commenter and not others, and not even considering contextual issues that may have moved the commenter to comment in the manner you describe as unacceptable. I find this truly disgusting, and I won't be using your site for news or to advertise. Your treatment of this individual, as controversial as he/she may be, is almost un-American, and I am especially sensitive to this as a former ACLU attorney and board member. If this is an example of how you conduct business, you, sir, don't belong in business -- at least business that is conducted with any sense of integrity and tolerance.

It smacks of censorship, scapegoating, cowardice, and caving to your advertisers and pols, especially given the post election timing, political opposition to this users views, and the strong viewpoints expressed and the invective aimed at this particular user, especially after your softball interview with the mayor. Period. What is the victim here supposed to do, but fight back, which he seems to have done very, if not too, effectively. No, this seems like something more than is discussed here, and I'm highly suspicious of your motives.