[Principled]

How is this thread instigating a flame war? Pointing out perceived problems is instigating a flame war?

That's like letting the beehive continue to grow under your house... wouldn't want to instigate a bee war now! lol

[Your Nightmare]

How is this thread instigating a flame war?

Maybe you should read what you wrote. If you don't see it as inflammatory, then we know where the problem is.

[Always Right]

How is this thread instigating a flame war?

You state the opponents will stop at nothing to protect the status quo. That's a bunch of BS flame-bait if I ever heard it. Just try to get pigdog to admit the sky is up. Talk about someone who will stop at nothing.