Hey PubliCola readers,

There's been a rash of name-calling and puerile  behavior in the comments threads lately.

We love the robust debates, and it's great to have heated exchanges, but there is no reason to devolve into taunting, name calling,  and bad manners.

Obviously, everybody that reads this wonky site (and comments here) is earnest about public policy. Please recognize that all of you have that in common. And please respect each other for it. Thanks.