The thing about expressing opinions is that if you do have a strong opinion one way...there are others who will have a strong opinion another way. And you can't expect them not to comment back if they feel as passionately the other way as you do of what you feel is right. I'm not saying this to be mean and I honestly don't want you to leave the forum, we were PG buddies and I do consider you a friend.
I agree with Vickie.... this is exactly that, a forum... You have to be prepared for people defending their own decisions. Shame you feel you have to leave because of that. Take care.