The Baron/ess has to be moderate about how they speak in public. They
don't have any real power, but they do have influence. The tone that
they set by their speech and actions has an impact on the barony. I do
not feel that the B/B has the liberty to express private opinions in
quite the same way as other citizens. They should try to be a moderating
force whenever possible and shouldn't engage in inflammatory behavior.
On the other hand, by expressing our ideals, encouraging people, and
educating in their fields of knowledge, they can add a lot. I like to
think I'm reasonably moderate now, but I would have to give myself that
extra moment of self-reflection before communicating an opinion in a
public forum.
