I think it's worthwhile at the very least discussing taste, because a lot of people need to be told what good taste is, and having learned to simulate it, might make society a bit more safe 'n easy for the rest of us. Elsewhere in this forum a well known 'catter posted a story about an Amish gentleman who was killed by a pickup truck which caught him "asleep at the reins". This venerable ol' catter thought this was hilarious, but must have in the back of his or her tiny mind harbored doubts, hence originated a thread destined to bring out those who certainly did not find it humorous.

In America, I have found it pretty easy to debate religion and politics from polar opposites. I have learned to tread with care on truly important subjects, such as food and music.