I don't want you to leave hc.........for what that's worth. I have a great deal of respect for you.
(And for the record, some of the scariest people on earth are violence prone extreme rightists. Until I joined FR, I mistakenly thought only the left was certifiably insane. There aren't as many on 'our side,' but I wouldn't want some of these so-called 'social conservatives' living next door to me......)
I have been contemplating the very same thing. The tone here needs to change, I think it will after the Terri issue fades a bit.
I have been fighting the urge to cut and run because I love this site, I think we accomplish important things here, the voices of reason (like yours) are the most valued asset we have.
You've spoken your mind, now take some time, lurk around, but PLEASE don't leave. WE need to stick together, and ignore the vitriolic, disruptive, small-minded ones that have slipped in, but probly won't be here long anyway.