I think the bigger picture here however.... is that we demonstrate how two people can diametrically be opposed in their points of view..... argue back and forth as convincingly as possible..... never reach an agreement..... and yet remain civil and even friendly and respectful toward one another. Even when the initial discussions have turned sour and offensive, mature people can usually revert back to the mutual respect mode and backtrack from any offensive hostility.

THAT...... my friend, is something you'd think would be standard equipment in every human being. But as clearly evidenced by some of the goings-on here..... that is most certainly NOT the case.