Another instance where you should just shut down comments. Anonymous comments should be banned--discussions like this just bread more hate. The mud that gets slung just deepens the hurt on both sides--it's not about creating a deeper civic dialogue. SHUT IT DOWN! Seriously, Globe and Mail!? Follow the lead of other fine journalistic establishments and don't provide room for anonymous comments. Yes, you may know who these commentors are but their real names and identities aren't visible. As a restult,  people tend to just spew more hate in such forums. If someone wants to write a letter to the editor where they need to take time to think and consdier the words they would put publicly to their name, encourage that instead. Maureen Bradley, Victoria, BC, Associate Professor, University of Victoria.