Quite possibly. And likely equally true of most other divisive topics. The question is, how do we handle that here? If we leave it to run its course untrammeled, that amounts to letting this place shatter.
I think if you post a reminder such as you did here, to be civil and in pursuit of understanding (instead of flames) on this topic, and perhaps of the intricacies that I mentioned, you'll end up trending the comments towards your desired range.
Thanks for caring, and discussing, sir.