It's also against the rules to question a moderators actions!  This isn't a democracy.  It's a Habocracy.  Kidding.  Until Mario suggests otherwise, I stand by the closure.

Although we should debate with each other, there are rules that even  masterdebators follow - ie no name calling or foul language even for a cunning linguist like Batman or Mr. Spock.  Mario has asked us to show respect and no foul language (ie respect.)