Love to hear people's different opinions and see a spirited discussion on the issues.  I usually learn something and sometimes even change my mind about an issue.  That's a good part of what democracy is all about.  Then I see the simplistic labeling and silly name calling - be it letters or comments.  "Well, he started it!" I used that excuse for my childish behavior when I was 10.  If this is what passes for political discourse these days, then we don't have to look far as to why this country is so fractured and in decline. And as to why so many people have such little respect for our institutions, leaders, etc.  And we've all had a part to play in it.