This is more than a simple copycat. Yvr's thread got me thinking about all the people who post here, and how some people have come to rely on the compassion and sympathy of others.

In my darkest times, your posts of support kept me going. I know I'm not the only one to experience your kindness and compassion.

But here's my real question: As Dems, don't we believe that we have a responsibility to help care for those who, for whatever reason, cannot care for themselves alone? And doesn't that include emotional support?

Rodney King once asked "why can't we all get along?" And I want to ask all of us the same question. Can we please, PLEASE make a real effort to support one another - or at the very least, be polite? And if you can't do that much, would you at least leave other people alone and stop the snark? You may go for the easy laugh, but ultimately, this behavior is destroying a lovely community.

Flame away. I can take it.