Barak - that type of post there is exactly why people who don't agree with you defend you. I am mostly intrigued by your positions on things, some I wonder about others I agree with but the way you present them has earned the respect of many here.
Respect does not mean total agreement -- It's something eaned during the disagreements.
I don't know of anyone who doesn't at the least respect you. Well Gene seems to have a hair in his soup but other than that....