Keeping people away for anti-American views would cause quite a drain to the forum. As for his other problems, they were dealt with. That was a long time ago and we have no reason to think he will be a problem now as indeed he was not for most of his time here when he was just about everyone;s friend.
It was not personal, and can we please not dwell on it? This is a POSITIVE thread, not a place for re-criminations. Raz has removed yerssot's reprimand and he is officialy welcome back so if you have trouble with that I suggest you keep it to yourself and give this person who has contributed so much to the board a fair chance.