[jlgreco]

> Since the story of Aaron's passing, this site has been home to a lynch-mob asking for Ortiz's head on a plate.

I've said it before, I'll say it again.

Generally when people draw comparisons to a certain European government in the early 20th century, others freak out, trotting out old usenet quotes and declaring that the person has "lost" the argument for making such offensively hyperbolic comparisons.

Why then does this same community seem so accepting of comparisons between calls for resignation of a government official, and the practice of barbaric humiliating murder without trial of underprivileged minorities?

This is hyperbolic bullshit.

[ytadesse]

So, clearly you're someone who doesn't use any hyperboles in his day-to-day life ... Anyway, here's just a sample of the comments about Ortiz here on HN:

"Great to see Ortiz's office crash and burn"

"Carmen Ortiz needs to go. She's a publicity hound"

"Do not google "site:nl 2 girls 1 cup". Should you so google, do not click. You have been warned. But I should add, even if you so click, the result is less obscene than Carmen Ortiz!"

"This woman has ZERO principle or sense of morality"

"Someone needs to be held accountable. Ortiz is someone."

"Ortiz is obviously disgusting"

"It's unfortunate that by demonizing Ortiz, we play right into the hands of those who appointed her"

"I support the demonization of Ortiz purely on the level of revenge."

[jlgreco]

Forget same ballpark, those are not even in the same fucking sport as lynching.

Being mad and wanting someone to be fired are not even reprehensible in the slightest. In any other profession if you fuck up, that's just what you would expect, but apparently some of you people think anyone working for the government is an untouchable perfect angel who must never be insulted nor fired.

[ytadesse]

What are you talking about?? You know what, I make a conscience effort not to engage in serious dialog with people who need to use swear words to make their point like a 14 year old on a schoolyard - especially those that ramble on about "the government". Relax, this is not about Uncle Sam.

[jlgreco]

What am I talking about? Your assertions of an " eye for an eye" reaction and lynch mobs are offensive and absurd. Actually offensive, not "offensive" like a mildly taboo word.

[nitrogen]

The "Ortiz is someone" quote may have been a paraphrase made as part of a complaint about some comments going too far.

You might also want to mention how many comments urged restraint in response to the most over-the-top attacks. Your sample is definitely not a random sample, but a curated set of some of the most excessive comments.