People downvote and flag topics that are divisive, regardless of point of view. Such topics are simply not right for HN. It doesn't mean the topic is not import

People downvote and flag topics that are divisive, regardless of point of view. Such topics are simply not right for HN. It doesn't mean the topic is not important -- it just means this is not the place for that discussion. So to answer your question - No. We do not need to change the way HN works specifically to encourage topics that are better served elsewhere. Don't take the flagging personally, just find a better place to have such important discussions.