[Pete.]

One of the great things about this forum compared to some others, is the politeness and restraint that most here show when putting a point of view.

The Political/Religious debates seem to be the ones where some come close to crossing the line into personal attack.
Personally I enjoy a debate and have a thick enough skin to not be offended or upset if someone disagrees with my point or takes a personal swipe at me.

If Dean chooses to opt out of these type of debates it is just that, his choice. The same choice we all have.

I don't believe it is a reason to stop them as Chuck1 seems to be suggesting.
That would be just another form of censorship.