On far too many threads these days, there is no discussion and civil debate. After about 5 posts things have deteriorated to the level of an elementary school name-calling contest. And a lot of the language is on that level, too.
I have found myself complimenting people for simply having a rational discussion even if we were on opposite sides of an issue. That kind of discourse and exchange of ideas used to be the norm around here ..... now it seems to be the exception.