There are several other subjects that bring out the Neanderthals. Capital punishment is one. A favorite posting I remember here on FR: complaining because someone about to be executed was allowed to see a priest, and went to confession. It was “cheating,” because the purpose of the death penalty is to send criminals to Hell.
I think it is just that there are a lot more Neanderthals on FR than there used to be. Back in the late 90's when I lurked and then finally signed up, there was a core group of seemingly very thoughtful, intelligent people on here. I really felt I was on the same page as most people who posted here. Now, a lot of random people with thuggish attitudes show up and spew on all subjects.I don't post nearly as much as I used to.
On the positive side, most of, what I have seen as the worst of the goons have been banned over time.
That’s pretty ignorant!!!