What's so unusual or reprehensible about Maher's approach to choosing guests? It is standard practice to choose known viewpoints just to keep things interesting. We even do it at dinner parties: If you want a lively discussion, invite people with differing viewpoints.

How long would we watch a show where everyone agreed?

As for me, I can't imagine how anyone sitting at home watching Bill Maher's show last night could have agreed with Conroy's views. I can understand her passion but I thought she was off the wall when it comes to implementing a response to terrorism. (Not 'terriorism', DougR. I keep picturing a feisty little dog. *G*)

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