Another issue with these "just asking questions" posts (some call them JAQing off) is that they often aren't in good faith and even when they are they create the false impression of an even debate on things that really are mostly settled.

I think these subjects that require a lot of care and can have a lot of impact based solely on rhetoric are really not what blogs and rapid response commentary excels at.

I'm happy at least there is enough detachment here for it to be realized, in most other places this would be drowned out in the echo of bickering.