Political Debates

Grant got into it tonight with a friend on Facebook about politics...well got into it isn't the right phrase. He actually debated with this guy. I was a little surprised because I don't see an actual debate anymore. Now, it seems like any political post that's done on Facebook is met with insults, name calling, and just being straight up disrespectful. I don't get why is so ungodly offensive for someone to have a different view or opinion from someone else. I kept up with that conversation because it was entertaining, plus I liked the different views.
I don't usually post anything political because of the risk I'll get slammed for it. But I have an idea...ready? If someone posts something that is a different view than yours, and you plan on commenting something that isn't much more than insults or saying it's stupid, how about you just keep scrolling....k?