Yeah, the word "attack" gets used a lot - particularly by those who seem to see all discussion (particularly Internet discussion) as combat. It's difficult to maintain a forum for discussion when there are participants who go right for the jugular.
Seems to me that there's a lot of wisdom in questioning whether the Presidency is obsolete. Right now, the Republicans seem to think it is. When they're in power, they utter all sorts of platitudes about "showing respect for the Office of President," but they're singing a different tune now.
I have to admit that I was less than fully respectful when Ronald R and George W and Richard N were President.
-Joe-