You know, there's nothing wrong with discussing political issues in the current events section without mentioning or endorsing candidates by name per the site rules. I believe each election year is a very important event and should be taken seriously and soberly. Our church encourages us to keep up with current events and intelligently vote our conscience. So feel free to state your mind.
I will personally keep a close eye on the threads so that everyone can participate and contribute without 'breaking the rules'. As long as everyone remains civil and understand that we all come from different backgrounds, have different philosophies and treat each other respectfully I don't see why issues can't be discussed and debated as long as the debates are in the true spirit of "debating." Just understand the site rules before getting too involved.
Here's a good example of a social/political issue that ended up being debated by myself and Redbeard. Notice how we remained civil and respectful towards each other throughout the discussion. This is how a good discussion/debate should begin and end:
The drugs debate
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