There is something to be learned from what the HN crowd's thoughts are on this though, but I'm conflicted.
So let me ask - given that this is all over every news channel I have access to, and every other tweet in my feed is about it, do you feel that it's appropriate here?
If so then I will reassess my understanding of what you want this site to be. I appreciate that I might be wrong, and I'm willing, even eager, to assimilate more data on this and adjust my views accordingly.
It's your site - I'm pleased to have the opportunity to gain insight.