"In order to do that Joe, we would have to stop the recriminations against individuals, ad- hominems and focus on the issues. Then maybe a true perspective could be gained on how different people see things. This takes work, though, and it appears easier just to insult others and pick fights."

Would we also want to leave insults of groups at the door? Calling a group delusional when you know you are talking to a person in that group is no less insulting. It appears to be acceptable it OK when the insults are couched in weasel talk and second hand from Richard Dawkins, lecturer in zoology.