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What does it mean if I think everyone on this thread makes good, valid points?
Political beliefs, in most of us, are closely associated with our core moral beliefs. Thus political discussion between people of different political beliefs often becomes emotional. No one likes to have their core moral beliefs poked at with an invalidating stick. It's a natural side-effect of the conflict of these kinds of ideas.
That said, I think the level of opprobrium and vilification in this forum is extremely mild-mannered and civilized. I've said it before and I say it again.
And that said, I think both sides often put their impulse to "be political" before the implementation of common sense and a desire to solve problems. At this time, our country is nearly paralyzed by this crippling phenomena to be sure.
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