Well maybe you should step back from the thread that's bothering you.
I don't care to argue my point to death - can't be bothered (usually to bettle each point of an argument) so I tend to make my point, and let others do the back 'n forthin of the arguments. Like the point I made about posting birthdates in the banner - said my piece as best I could & stepped back. People are quoting me (or not), but I'm outta the discussion & that's fine with me. Same thing with this hate crime discussion - I'm stayin out of it cause I don't like defendin my point beyond the first statement, if I stated my case well enough, it will be considered. Don't think the arguments brought forward will change my point of view, but my point of view is out there.