That thread was freightening. Not the actual article mind you (I found it OK, but over the top) but the kneejerkism that followed wouldn't allow me to get beyond post 44 or so.
Yikes, no kidding. I didn't see it yesterday, unfortunately. The responses, taken together with Ashcroft's statement here on this thread, make me want to get rid of any shirts I have that might have the color brown in them.