The politics thing is a sensitive issue for you I see. Reasonable people should be able to discuss their POV w/o problems. No? We do live in a politically open system requiring reasoned participation. Your position on issues tells who you are. So then people know exactly who they are dealing with and can speak accordingly. From that position stems mutual respect for our differences. Accept it that we can not turn others opinions and most problems disappear and you can engage each other in a framework of mutual understanding. And even have a few laughs at the ridiculous energy expended in debate. You feel me? J.R.