Polarization

[mburbank]

I have a question. Is it possible to have a significantly different opinion on a major issue from someone else without one of the two parties being either evil, stupid or a liar?

I don't mean that their aren't stupid, lying evil people in the world or even on this board (though I honestly don't think so).

I mean, is it possible that two decent, honest, people might feel very differently about an issue?

I'm all for Mockery, but it seems awfully screechy in America, the world and this board just lately.

Can one disagree with the actions of Israel without hating Jews?

Can one dislike our current government intensely without at best not caring and at worst hoping people die?

Can one feel the war in Iraq is worth it without thinking Arabs are subhuman?

Weigh in, gang. Is this forum turning into a pissing contest, has it always been a pissing contest, and in either case is their any chance we could all stop eatimng so much asparagus?