Indie said this very thing recently. Many of us say nothing for many reasons Rev. We feel its best handled in mail, or its not our argument, we see we don't hold much influence, wish not to make matters worse, just a myriad of reasons. People here know we try to pull together as a group, but we are all under so much tension here we speak out of turn or are concerned of making it more explosive. Just because we don't jump in does not mean we do not consider someone a friend.
I do know hysterics don't make great bedfellows and things get said that could be so unfair and wrong. Remember intelligent people that are passionate about something are all a tad hair-triggered and stepping back is always the best thing IMO.