Thomas, if by "group mentality" you mean that many of us agree on some things, I'd say that's correct. What's wrong with that? On the other hand, your statement that those who disagree will be "shut down" is completely false, unless, of course, you classify any number of people disagreeing with you, and stating their opinions, as "shutting you down."

Jack

"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton