This is a lengthy piece. There is plenty to discuss, and it clearly contains contentious topics. Please don't extract a single statement, no matter how poor or

This is a lengthy piece. There is plenty to discuss, and it clearly contains contentious topics. Please don't extract a single statement, no matter how poor or egregious, to use as kindling to start a flamewar. Topics such as these are difficult to discuss in the best of circumstances, and even more difficult on the internet. If you're not willing to put in the effort necessary to do so, please just let it go.