That's fair, but what evidence do you have against the good faith of the question? I didn't look at the guy's comment history, but unless there's something in the text I'm misreading, it seemed to come from an honest place — it was a simply asked question with no front of sarcasm or antagonism. Sometimes, it's nice…

Which makes it an honest question and therefore a good thing. Better that someone is ignorant and wants to learn about a subject (while admitting said ignorance in the process of questioning) than being ignorant and trying to defend it against all facts to the contrary.

Probably the PETA clowns who abduct dogs from porches and 'adopt' them for euthanasia.

Not an American, but thanks for assuming.

Such deeply researched answers to what appears to be an honest question. It's this kind of inclusivity and openness to contrary opinions that put the pumpkin in power. Be proud of your myopia!

JS Mill would argue that point without the sarcasm…

Where did I say it was a choice?

This is pretty fucking stupid too. Maybe it hasn't hit your region yet, but get ready for coke cut with fentanyl.

This is the stupidest thing I've ever read on this site, and I read my own comments.

But that might kill you too…you check out when you check out.

I know it's a regional thing, but I lost a 36 year old friend to fentanyl. Can't compare my pain to Patton's; but it's a fucking serious drug. It's something to worry about…it WILL come to your neighbourhood, and please pay attention when it does.

40 years lets things become entrenched; if you've spent that long listening to someone, I'd argue it's a pretty gradual influence, even if they're screaming at Alex Ross volume…I'd ask what you mean by "culture" because I think that 'popular' culture (what we see on TV and film and such) is very much different from…

Correct me if I'm wrong (I haven't gone to look at their past comments, as per your recommendation) but it kind of sounds like they have ideas you don't agree with…is that so bad?

Okay, so what did these people say that made you so upset? Having seen a couple of those names around, I have a feeling they just spoke their piece and you have a different opinion…but I don't know because I wasn't privy to any of your disagreements, so please fill me in.

I think your last bit is a great point — nobody has changed their minds because they were being yelled at; if they do, it's a gradual, gentle process.

What do you consider "embarrassing examples"?

Phew, thanks for that! I was about to track your comments to hear what you had to say! Now that I know you don't care about something I don't have to waste my time!

What if I don't want to turn at all? Why are you interpreting this as a political statement?

Frank Miller tents his fingers…

Please don't remind me