But isn't that letter exactly what's wrong with our national discourse? I don't mean to call you out on this specifically, but it bothers me when I see my fellow liberals glom onto a vile piece like that because we agree with its basic points.

One person chose to try to censor and threaten an entire sports organization because an athlete stated an opinion supporting civil rights for lgbtq people. Another athlete responded with a letter that contained some vulgarities.

The two sins are not equal.

I used to be a lot more patient and ‘understanding’ with people about these topics. But what we are talking about here is people who insist on inflicting their stated values on EVERYONE.

No one citizen has that right. That delegate does not have the right to threaten and censor an athlete for his contrary opinion.  What he is doing is not polite, civil, or humane.

If someone tries to steal from someone else, they are not obligated to be polite.