I was not saying I would mute you. I almost never mute anyone, I did one guy, but that's because it was getting to a real harassment level.

My point was that not hearing someone you dislike hearing is easily within your power without trying to influence their free expression for everyone else.

On the contrary, I have showed you the respect of reading your comments and even the post that you linked in a comment to Stokes. Muting people doesn't jive with my style, I'm a free speech absolutist. I respect your right to disagree with me on stuff, I'll even give you the time of day and listen to your disagreement.