I abhor lazy thinking. I want challenge petrified opinions. If I spend the time to see the other side I want everyone to do the same. E.g., Republicans want to see real spending cuts b4 they agree to increased revenues. Or, a majority of Americans want to raise taxes on the wealthy. A majority of Americans aren't wealthy. That's an easy choice, but not necessarily a valid argument. A forum may be the only way some of these folks might meet ideas outside their comfort zone.TFTR and your comments.