Of the 92 comments posted in reaction to this editorial, 72 expressed clear opinions either “For” or “Against” the editorial viewpoint; the remaining 20 comments were either Neutral, Other, or Unknown. Considering just the 72 postings expressing clear opinions on the editorial viewpoint, 68% opposed it and 32% supported it. As a commercial public enterprise, presumably the Globe & Mail is either fulfilling a duty to educate (mesmerise) the unwashed masses on behalf of the global elites, or pandering to readers' ignorant prejudices. Clearly they are failing on both counts.