I've actually had a positive reaction to the so-called "political" threads that have appeared lately. In fact I've felt that, for the most part, they have been respectful toward individual posters...while having intelligent discussions on current topics. And I've assumed that is why Admin have recently given us some leeway in discussing these topics.
In the past, I've wondered why discussions on the ACA were quickly shut down, while discussions on Social Security, Medicare and taxes were allowed to be discussed. They are all government programs and they all have the potential to bleed into political discussions.
It seems to me that topics such as pools, IRS bond issues, home construction, roundabouts and the never ending debate about dogs, etc. frequently become contentious and divide posters according to their personal opinions.
That is what happens when people with differing opinions engage in lively debate about issues that are important to them.
Personally, I think that Admin should treat us as the seasoned adults that we are, and allow us to discuss the issues we wish to discuss. And at the same time, we should all act like the seasoned adults that we are, and discuss issues without dissolving into less than adult behavior.
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