Congratulations to all of us. Or at least most of us. We have banned public affairs discussions (otherwise called politics) at virtually any gathering. What could be better: ostracizing those who want to exchange opinions on politics. Sort of an informal conspiracy to censor. Now I will admit that some, maybe quite a few, have concluded that talking about tax and spend policy, for example, is a sport and to win you have to get in the most words. Or assert them more aggressively.