No one demanded that you or anyone else join in any debate. You are free to visit a different thread.
The article represents one persons opinion. It is after all, an OP ED piece. If you aren't interested, please move along. Other seem to have been interested in reading and commenting on the ideas found in the article. The number of replies is getting quite long.
Yes it is an op ed hit piece and 1 that you endorse . Save the talking down mindset for someone who accepts it . You posted it and like it .
You would think that people could stand on what they believe in . . .