The minority opinion people here feel ganged up on. I know a couple of others here who are conservative, but they know how it goes, so they stay off any controversial topics. You may not be able to see it since most of your opinions are not conservative, but it's really not a free feeling. I know we can discuss without getting mad, but it's still hard when one person has to answer several.
I know, and actually I do see it. But like I say, I don't know how to get around that. Most gay people and supporters of gay people (not all, I know!) tend to be liberal, and this site tends to attract people in those groups.
And -- some non-conservatives say things like...how stupid or how low class, etc. Things like that--maybe not aimed at a certain person, but definitely aimed at a certain person's beliefs.
Yes, but I do think the insults have gone both ways. For example, I've seen some posts that suggest the poster feels the word "elite" automatically always goes in front of "leftists" or "liberals." And yes, it may sting less when one feels in the majority, just as "honky" is not as hurtful as the n-word, and "breeder" less hurtful than the f-word. Still, name calling and insults are not conducive to pleasant conversation or debate regardless of which way they flow.
I just think we should all try to keep these issues in mind and be as friendly, respectful and non-combative as possible.