Letters to the Editor
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On insipidity
There isn't enough going on in the world to debate substantively? -- DCLaw1
That's a rhetorical question, right? Substantive debate is fine before the bar, but sometimes it needs to be embellished a bit. If, for example, we talk about the horrors of war, or the reasons why peace is desirable, don't GC!'s contributions make our reasons all the more palpable? And yet, some have said some very nasty and uncalled-for things about Mr. James. Given human nature, avoiding personal interactions of the kind which impress you as insipid is not as easy as you suppose.
For example, I've noticed that your more recent posts have been steeped in a righteous anger which was completely absent back in the day when you were debating the intricacies of FISA law here. Forgive me for saying so, but I don't think that diminishes them in any way -- you are still one of the best, and most thoughtful contributors here.
On the other hand, that changed tone might very well attract the attentions of others who lack either your skill or your probity. What then? Will you ignore them utterly, or risk a quick lash at them with the back of your hand? And what will you do if one of them sinks his teeth in that hand and not having much of a life, refuses to let go, even unto the end of UT?