Great question!
I’m not at all afraid to express my opinions, but I do find it frustrating and disappointing that often many people who disagree will respond by attacking with petty insults and childish name-calling rather than with calm, reasoned debate.
But that’s clearly where we are at, at least for a large segment of people. I guess it’s just easier for them to be angry and insulting than it is to be thoughtful, restrained and respectful.
Don’t misunderstand: I’m all for vigorous, even impassioned, debate. But we should attack the ideas or arguments which we think are wrong and not the person.
jp