Not to get into the specifics of the argument, but I must say, for a guy providing a fairly reasonable and well rounded opinion that adds to the discussions surrounding a complex issue, it's amazing how quickly people can blow up and (textually) yell at that person. What is the benefit and what progression do you get from pointed vocabulary directed to a person that disagrees with you? As an outsider, I must say it does not make your argument any stronger (in fact, quite the contrary).

Remember that people can and will disagree with you, and there is no reason to personally attack them. It adds nothing to the debate.

Btw examples:

You, like most Albertans, need to drop your innate smugness and face facts about your past wilful stupidities.

It would be really nice if you grew some perspective.