To this end some rules of debate may be in order. All moral positions and opinions are free to be expressed and free to be debated. Each moral position and opinion must be evaluated and judged on the strengths of the foundation on which it rest. No moral position or opinion should not be accepted or rejected on the personality of its presenter. The media has the absolute obligation to report accurately and fairly, and check the accuracy of all anecdotes and alleged facts.
Religious teachings are fully acceptable as part of any discussion.
Such teachings are subject to the same scrutiny and evaluation as all other positions. Moral positions and opinions based solely on emotion, authority, fantasy, or desire are subject to rejection. The greater good of all and the protection of the less powerful members of society are legitimate interests to be included in all aspects of all debates. Political compromise may be possible, moral compromise may not be possible or even desirable. Lies, misrepresentations, forged facts and all other forms of manipulation lose the perpetrator the right to continue in the debate.