rogerd - 6:31 pm on Jan 25, 2006 (gmt 0)

>>We seem to attract a lot of religious and political extremists.

I think that is inevitable on any forum or blog that covers politics. In the old days, these people would be on a streetcorner standing on a box yelling speeches; now, it's much easier to do the yelling online.

It's too bad... there are lots of people who are willing to listen to what others have to say and to comment in a polite manner. A minority of extreme posters, though, can make the community less pleasant for everyone.