Comment by 88913527

I've seen healthy debate on hot-button issues at places like /r/politicaldiscussion: in fact, I think that sub avoids the flame-throwing devolution better than HN does. There might not be a place here for it, but there certainly are places that exist function as you're describing. It won't be a technology-catered audience, but you don't need to be a technologist to respectfully discuss these topics.