This comment started out in thoughtful territory and ended up in ideological flamebait, which breaks the rules here. Somewhere along that line is a point we all need to learn to catch ourselves at, stop, then turn in a more thoughtful direction. On difficult, divisive topics, respect for others—all others—is mandatory if we're to have the civil, substantive conversation we're hoping for.

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