Reply #37: True, the bark is worse than the bite

[stunted evolution]

But Hate is a very powerful motivator, and cowards can do some pretty desperate things. Think Hitler, Columbine Killers, Timothy McVeigh, et al. and the problem is getting worse. With conservative radio blaring out its condemnation of liberals and other rants on hate, all sorts of people are coming out of the woodwork (or backwoods more appropriately) and aligning with the Republican party since they have hate in common. I have noticed a very significant change in the demeanor of some conservatives. Political discussion used to be just a abunch of bickering and banter, now I have no doubts you could actually get yourself shot criticizing the president in the wrong company.