I was responding to a post and this came out. I think it is what I would like to say to all the people who see me as some kind of monster.

[b] I am passionate about what I believe, as I am sure you are, but I cannot afford to be emotionally invested to the extent that it would upset me that people disagree with me, or think ill of me because of what I believe. Understand. Disagreement spawns ad hominem because we are human, but at some point, you have to either accept that you are going to be insulted, or cease to voice your opinion. If the conversation reaches the point of endless zinger exchanges, then it is just time to end the conversation, or enjoy the distraction of zinger creativity. [/b]