I think the only reason I read much of it was because I happened to be a in a "reading a lot of stuff on the internet" sort of mood (came long at just the right time really :))

I can imagine contributing to a debate like this and experiencing the joy of having just as many people with whom I felt I didn't agree citing their enthusiastic agreement with me, as people with whom I felt I did agree missing my point and calling me out.

Yes, that sort of thing is bad enough on the internet in general without wading into a polarised discussion like this, especially where people on both sides are taking it very personally. And thus I discuss my own take over here on my lj where noone cares what I say :)