It's weird the things you can find in cyberspace. I was reading a post at Harvey's about Freedom of Speech and what is considered freedom of speech.

That led me to a different post on Alex in Wonderland that was quite a bit more serious in speaking of freedom of speech, and more specifically about suppression of speech by "shouting down" or crushing someone's will for free speech.

Then, reading further into the comments on that post, Contagion piped up about something called the "Free Dome" of speech and mentioned he had posted on it before. I found a neat post of his about Cowboys and Indians, but nothing about this "Free Dome."

So I did what everyone with the internet does -- I googled it, and found it. Unfortunately, the Free Dome project apparently closed their tent and evacuated the circus grounds in Binyamina at the end of June, 2005, according to their press release. But don't worry, they're still fund raising in hopes of re-opening in the future.

I'm not quite sure how you raise funds for something that's free, nor why anyone would want to put a tent in a dome. I guess if you want to know, you should ask Harvey -- he started all this.

Posted by: Ogre at 07:03 PM | Comments (10) | Add Comment
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1 The Hebrew script on the logo caught my interest. I'm Jewish. Write something in Hebrew script, I'll pay attention, for a moment. A free dome, eh? Okay, I'll bite. Turns out, they want to build a dome in Israel so people can dance and perform? There are plenty of tents in Israel, and plenty of people dancing. There's no reason to give money. None at all. In fact, if you've already given, ask for your money back. The tax refund isn't worth it.

Posted by: Stevin at December 05, 2005 07:34 PM (LfL8N)

2 But, but... they NEED a dome...for free... ?

Posted by: Ogre at December 05, 2005 07:46 PM (/k+l4)

3 What they really need is to sit down and watch a Michael Flatly video, so they'll realize just how silly dancing really is. If it's not at a wedding, it isn't necessary. And, it never merits a dome!

Posted by: Stevin at December 05, 2005 09:18 PM (LfL8N)

4 How dare you try to deny them their RIGHT to dance in a dome instead of a tent! Oh, sorry, if this were in America, you know government would be paying for it all...

Posted by: Ogre at December 05, 2005 10:52 PM (uSCkp)

5 Ogre, pal, you have some serious issues. I mean that in the nicest possible way.

Posted by: Contagion at December 05, 2005 10:55 PM (Q5WxB)

6 Hey, I'm not the one posting comments about people wanting to replace their dancing tent with a free dancing dome!

Posted by: Ogre at December 05, 2005 10:59 PM (uSCkp)

7 I think most people would support a Free Dancing Shoe Box, or a Free Dancing Shopping Bag. But, a Free Dancing tent or dome is clearly crossing the line.

Posted by: Stevin at December 06, 2005 12:29 AM (LfL8N)

8 Oh sure, yeah, a shoe box no problem. But an entire dome? They're really asking too much with this one, I think.

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2005 01:42 AM (uSCkp)

9 *snerk* Ogre, you are just plain nuts! ... I like that in a guy... um, I mean, Ogre, LOL Thanks for the funny! -- R'cat CatHouse Chat

Posted by: Romeocat at December 06, 2005 03:09 AM (yxeCz)

10 I just follow the links and see what happens...

Posted by: Ogre at December 06, 2005 03:21 AM (uSCkp)

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