I am happy that many brighter and better minds than mine

From the discussions I remember having with you, I always considered you a bright mind aswell. Too many bright minds are too cowardly to speak the truths they see, especially in our current times. And while you might be even more contrairian than I am, I think controversial debates are vitally important. Circle Jerking with people you agree with might be nice, to make jokes about the whole situation and laugh, but why would I debate someone that already agrees with me?