As another poster so aptly stated, your comments above are representative of why I believe it was appropriate for the action to be taken in regard to Tony's account. Just think of what like comments contained in a thread that Tony had commented on would lead to:
"Tony Snow participated in a discussion thread on Free Republic that embraced murder."
It's not an inappropriate step that was taken.
"Mr. Snow, is it true you were banned or suspended from an Internet discussion board?"