Whenever someone makes a connection between current circumstances and tragic historical events as an attempt to make a point, it raises my hackles. The worst examples over the summer can be found in the health care debate where people make reference to Hitler or Nazi policy. It’s shameless to compare any political rival to events so vile and despicable. It diminishes the suffering and sacrifice of millions. I wonder why such diatribe isn’t considered the political third rail. Anyone who takes that route does so for effect only and isn’t seeking serious dialogue. [...]