You know what really stifles the discussion on this topic? The Globe's ridiculous "Civility" joke for vetting reader comments.
< this comment did not meet civility standards > 
And yet here's the tally for those comments so far:
Like 32
Disagree 6

The Globe needs look no further than these reader forums to realize how a minority has sway over the majority.

The Globe's own little contribution to terrorism. Diktat by the minority of less than 20%.