[Superman]

Well, I'm all for respectful dialogue, and seriously hoping for a return to civility here. Most folks know me as quite respecful, contrary to what I've obviously led some to conclude here. I really really do hope things settle down here, and I suspect they may.

But I also am in the John Lennon camp of peace activism. An unrivaled peacenik, John could really deliver some pointed lyrics, or even black eyes, in the name of peace. Some of these dialogues are just way too important to set aside just because people are getting emotionally wrapped up. Sure, we can switch to breast pictures (which I appreciate as much as anyone), but the public policy debate cannot be swept under the rug. Remember the film Animal House? Remember the couch where they placed all the nerds and foreigners at the frat party? I'm not going to sit on that couch.