You really caught it on this thread, didn't you! I've noticed sometimes how the issue of an entire thread gets buried by bickering over things that really aren't pertinent to the subject. This seems to be one of those threads. Guess it's human nature. Think of the last argument you got into with a loved one. Bet you remember having the argument but haven't a clue how it occurred. I know it happens in my life. I think one of the reasons hackles were raised here is that so many freepers are very sensitive to the fate of the Jews (me one of them) and, so, take offense to making light of the issue by arguing how "anti-semitism" is used. Just a thought. Sorry if I offended you.
I think that you sum it up quite well DD. You haven't offended me whatsoever. Rather, you have chosen a path which it appears so many others do not wish to explore, which is honest dissent framed in civil debate. Thank you.
Regardless of one's passions, however, I would like to comment outside of the context of my reply to you that nobody influences opinions by starting out lashing and flailing at their opponent with name calling tactics, or strutting around like little Napoleons "demanding" this that or the other. It just doesn't work that way I'm afraid.
Thank you for your measured and well thought out reply. I look forward to hearing from you again in other posts!