Folk,
I really don't want to have to spend more of my time weeding out unacceptable commentary.
You don't have to like any given individual, or their opinions, or their comments. You may think them to be a fool, or worse - that is your prerogative.
But we do want to keep the invective out of the thread - if we aren't able to keep things under control at the poster level, then the mods will do what is necessary by edit or padlock.
The thread has some importance and should be an interesting and stimulating discussion - but not a vehicle for abusing the other fellow - play the ball, please, not the player.