I intentionally didn't give my personal opinion, at this time, but offered another's viewpoint regardless if I didn't agree with it. I thought the article interesting and maybe others would also. And being the "Hide," I believed it was open to diverse and respectful opinions and discussion. Regretfully, several possibly unable of forming their own opinion, must be told how to think and responded the only way they could with vulgar and vitriolic criticism, i.e., run with the herd of only like-minded people.
I'll leave you with this thought:
“You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.”
Also, I suggest you read about the "Night of the Long Knives."