since when was it possible to answer stupidity and irrationality with counter argument ?

You make my point.
There was none of that in that OP.
You could have explained why you think militant Islamism is not a threat to peace and stability, but discussion is NOT what the pack wants.
Greg and Jim also put down their markers in the very first posts.
People with views know what they would be in for if they dared post.

So what would have once been an interesting debate is strangled at birth.
Mudcat is allowing itself to be destroyed by tolerating intolerance.