Comment by tomhow

Please don't fulminate on HN. We're here for curious conversation, not rage. This question has been debated here for the past couple of years now, and that debate will no doubt continue. This kind of indignant rhetorical question adds little of value to what is an important topic. Please make an effort to observe the guidelines if you want to participate here. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html