I'm sure the hostility expressed by some does keep people from posting in the Politics forum. People have their viewpoints and, however illogical we may think they are, they are theirs.
What I hate is the holier than thou attitude of a certain someone who tends to berate those who disagree with him/her. I can respect your opinion even though I disagree with it. We, however, are racist, homophobic, gun-loving tea-baggers for our views.
Why can't we have a lively discussion...agree to disagree and not resort to name calling.
Oh, and I say violators are sent to Pakistan with a pistol, sword and night vision equipment and made to hunt down Osama Bin Laden.
