Rule #4 should stand. No reason for character attacks.
Rule#14 should go. We are in an important point of history and we should be able to discuss global political situations. I think its good that this forum has an international audience, which messages can be read and shared. My belief is that we should be able to discuss situations even if it doesn't fit a Main stream media agenda. While it appears that no one will ever agree. At least both sides can be informed. It seems like its very popular at this point in time, relative to other post, therefore I think its okay to let rule #14 slip during this point in time. I'm sure eventually it will get old like other topics anyway.
I also agree that we need a board mod.