Jahsun,

I've been increasingly impressed by your posts, your ability to distill complex ideas I hadn't thought of, and your diligence in pursuing background research. You care about civility and moderation and recognize that discussion is both means and end.

But now you've really done it--Chupacabras?

Marry me?

Seriously, the quotes from the NYT from Slate and from field experts were heartening. At the risk of sounding like a morality voiceover at the end of the sitcom, everyone's learned something worthwhile here. Ah, the internet.