Reply #17: I believe the

[H2O Man]

repeated version will include a portion that was not seen live. I am not positive about that.

I agree fully that it was emotional .... and while there are times when emotions are a valued addition to a debate, there are times when logic alone is more beneficial. I noted, for example, that early on, when Mr. Dean was attempting to answer questions posed by a couple republicans, they were too emotionally invested to allow him the 30 seconds needed to respond uninterrupted. Instead, their emotions caused them to behave in the rudest manner.

Likewise, I find on the version of this thread on Daily Kos, at least one person is unabled to respond with logic, but instead is being driven by emotions. I believe it was for this very reason that Ben Franklin once said, "When passions drive, let reason hold the reins."