Steve, I've been away this past week, so I'm just now getting your comment. What you describe is really just the confidence and overzealousness that people have when they are in groups of like-minded people. They feel it is easier to criticize, condemn, or confront a person in the minority. This is true for all groups -- it's just a human reaction, right or wrong. I know it happens, and it is certainly not always fair.

But we must also remember that disagreement is not always a personal attack, so one can't be too sensitive either. Which is which just boils down the individual behaviors or comments at the time.

For my part, I rarely agree with conservatives on any issue, but whether or not I engage them just depends on the person. If and when a person can clearly explain what they think and why, I'm always willing to listen.

Thanks for commenting back.