In hopes of creating greater understanding

Yes, but I think it gives that person power to talk about it or dwell on it. Which is HARD. There is no call for blatant disrespect, but all we can do is set an example. Perhaps others will follow. : )

I have read many more discussions than I have responded to and I have found that People will ask for opinions or ask how people feel about a certian topic then turn around and bash them for not going with the OP views. I don't understand that one myself. Isn't a discussion supposed to be about open dialogue between different people of different views? There have been a couple of discussions I have posted that I knew when posting them that people would prolly have a different point of view, and I may be bashed for it. I posted it anyway and steeled myself for the responses I got and got ready if need be to explain my point of view. I can't understand also why people feel they have to resort to name calling. We are all at least fairly intelligent enough to be able to post a discussion without all of that. We are part of an open forum why can't some people understand this and act accordingly? Sorry I am ranting a bit, but I think sometimes these things get out of hand.