Aren't most of the Q&A in the Politics section a "rant"?

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Do you think Q&A in the Politics section of Y!A should be so easily removed for being a rant or similar reasons? I have noticed that some posters flag Q&A just because they don't personally agree with the political tone. You can of course just appeal and have the post restored thus doing damage to the offending reporter's credibility rating. But it takes time when this happens, and I think a lot of people just let it go which means the malicious reporter ends up getting away with it.

Couldn't most of the Q&A in this section be considered a rant when it is really just opposing viewpoint? This is, after all, politics! Given, there are certain posts that do drone on without providing a question or answer, but since politics naturally lean more towards opinions, do you think it should be a little more difficult for a question to be removed for a reason such as "rant" in this section?
 
Sometimes, people who hold a particular political view ask questions not seeking information but to receive reinforcement from like minded individuals. The more certain they are that the vast majority agrees with them, the more likely they are to report people who do not agree.

Try not to take it personally. Here is a star to help you feel better.

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I got a degree in political science. I really enjoy what other people have to say! I have been reported as well and I can say that my question was not harmful to anyone!

I like people to keep an open mind about questions I ask but many times as you say they just rant and rave not really having a opinion and so many of the answers are biased!
 
An opinion I would say. I have never reported anyone. But I have been reported. It does bother me a little that instead of just answering they feel the need to report. I find it informative and what the heck you can say how you feel w/o getting into an argument face to face.
 
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