When Atheists Attack — Part LVXVII
Not only does PZ's incivility discourage members of his own tribe from thinking about switching sides, but his harsh style also effectively intimidates many who are already skeptical of Darwinian evolution from speaking out, lest they become targets of that mockery. PZ's harsh rhetorical style is, in effect, a deliberate method of silencing opposition . Read the article about PZ Myers, intimidation, evolution and "new" atheism here .