And that is the proper response, Angus's that is. If one does not want to be a part of political discussion, then one should move on to the threads that are of interest. I am liable to alienate some with this comment, but it seems to me to be very selfish to leave such a wonderful place because you don't approve of some threads. Just stay with the ones you do enjoy and leave those that enjoy the debate to their's. It seems to me a little bit like stomping ones feet and storming off.

There is a distinction that I would make. This is different from the fella (you all know who I mean, won't say the name) that insists on taking his nastiness to the personal level and inflicts it in all threads. His attacks are personal and he makes it impossible to avoid him. If that is what was happening then I would leave. But instead of making it a show, I would just send personal letters to those that I were close to, explaining my decision instead of making a public display. I would probably do an email to Dick, Susan and Max, as well.

Hate to see you leave, Sham. I would have expected you to stay and promote and defend your views.

Mick