Forgive.
Lindy, most of 'em, with the exception of Tom B., don't KNOW the difference between ad hominem arguments and discussing the issues.
For them the poster IS the issue, and insulting the poster is the FACT.
OR, they discuss the source, and not the issue. And they have NO idea they are doing that. To them it is completely valid.
Can't blame them for what they don't know.
Forgiveness. Love thy enemy, etc. Have a bit of mercy on them.
Arf (the voice of tolerance - whooda thunk?)