*smile* Civility is the cornerstone of debate, as far as I'm concerned. When you're talking about issues, the only thing you can do is to keep backing up what you say with what facts you have.
I'm not trying to denigrate you. We simply have a difference of opinion. Certain issues have the propensity to bring out enflamed opinion, definitely. That's when civility and supporting evidence become even more important.
(Of course, I say this after the testy exchange that simianpower and I had above.)
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Date: 2006-11-07 05:20 pm (UTC)I'm not trying to denigrate you. We simply have a difference of opinion. Certain issues have the propensity to bring out enflamed opinion, definitely. That's when civility and supporting evidence become even more important.
(Of course, I say this after the testy exchange that