Time heals all. I'm not worried. There will be a unifying issue, as in the past, and the TS hysteria and hurt feelings will be ancient history. Have a good one (gotta get some work done)...
Yep, I remember the Elian Gonzalez screamfests, and that was a worthy debate. But I've also seen Freepers go nuts pro-and-con on the David Westerfield trial.
It's a wise move to pick your fights carefully, because this is the Internet and people will say all kinds of things.
The protection of FR is my only concern in this. Hopefully you are right.