"sanity" being "what you agree with" is generally a truism in any context. HN is in a unique position to offer high quality discussion on topics that have beco

"sanity" being "what you agree with" is generally a truism in any context. HN is in a unique position to offer high quality discussion on topics that have become extremely important to hackers, much more important than some nostalgic ideas on what HN is 'supposed' to be. This is no time to stick our heads in the sand. We have a powerful platform and a powerful community here and it would be very foolish to waste them given the seriousness of what we face.