Reply #29: Here's a way of looking at it: we are Democrats and we cherish dissent

[CTyankee]

and free thinking. That is one of our most distinguishing differences with the Republican lock-step mind set. As such, it is our duty to point out what you have just pointed out. The fact is that no group is going to have sway over our ability to reason and dissent when necessary.

I think your reasoning in healthy. And very Democratic!