Muley Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > > Hold on there northlondoner, I just commented that > using the term 'brigade' to dismiss anyone who > holds different opinions is supercilious, and to > my mind this devalues the point being made. If you > don't respect the views of others, why should they > respect yours? > > The Daily Mail reader comment was just a joke. > > That's what my post was actually about, but of > course only a vegetarian, bed-wetting househusband > would be bothered about showing a little respect > to others, no? Actually, your post seems eminently measured and sensible. Not quite sure why I quoted it in mine. Early morning crankiness and tiredness, I suppose. Or perhaps I'm losing whats left of my mind. Apologies !