Moratorium is not censorship, just a freeze for a short period of time to regroup. This can be done without the involvement of the Admin's. I am glad this post has brought so many of us to realize something should be done to civilize this topic.
Sam started a thread called Chatters Talk: Happy or Sad, and it has become very, very popular and the format is very, very simple. If we ran the Political thread (not forum) that way I think most of our problems would be solved. The Political Forum has almost four full pages of different topics, a lot of them "trouble maker" threads. If there are too many different topics it tends to breed and open the door to mis-posts and nastiness. If there was only one Political thread that all members posted on to share legitimate information or ask political questions, there is less of a chance that hard feelings can take place. Posters would have to be more civil, like it or not, as they will be challenged and corrected. As of now, as Susan has correctly stated, some outsider can post something, start a riot and then just move on and start another topic in the forum and cause yet more angst. Cassie made a great point that this forum has got her inspired to vote as she has gleaned important information from our members. That is a good thing. Maybe this type of format will do exactly that without the bitterness.
In any event, thank you all for your insights and answering in an adult manner, Johnny

Benj, I am sure those troops appreciated your kindness and respect towards them :bigthumbsup: