On the one hand, I generally agree that a civil, "reasonable" approach is probably best... [View all]

On the other hand, I don't think anyone has a right to demand civility from a person who may have a good reason for being upset. Less so if the person doing the demanding has no direct experience with the injustice(s) alluded to.

And I guess this is as close to a "New Year's message" as you're gonna get from me...