Just a comment on the “Lowering to the level” point being discussed. The only valid reason to this is to actually encourage civil discussion. When a bully abuses someone, the bully only stops when the price of the abuse becomes to high to continue. At that point, either the abuse stops or more civil behavior begins.
I apologize for stating the obvious, but this is the core of most counter insurgent ops. Make the opposition pay too high a price for the tactics they use, and the tactics stop.
The constant insults, denigration and abuse can be stopped. However, be prepared to say “Enough” when the time comes. Further abuse is counter productive and only stiffens the resolve of the opposition. This is the vast error being made by the Democrats that haunt these boards right now.
Only a personal thought.
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