What a debate! I wouldn't have it because I don't have much time to waste. You can't blame someone for having a set of ideas that are different from yours.
What you ought to do in my opinion, and that's what I always do is to pick up what you "like" and leaving the rest to other people. I read George's article last week, I didn't care about how right or wrong he was, I just picked up what I liked and left the rest to Mike. I just read Mike's article and I also picked up what I liked and left the rest to George or his disciple who will surely fight back.
Don't get me wrong, I do participate in debates, but not the kinds of the chicken or the egg, which was first?
Mike I liked your article. Thanks for it. Good day