When Debate Turns To Blind Rage

What happened to debate? The concept of point and counter point has turned into point and louder point. Are we too busy screaming to listen? Why so much rage in the debate? Disagreement doesn't mean disrespect nor should it discourage debate. If we can civilly discuss our disagreements with our arguments and evidence to support our arguments won't we come closer to a settlement, if not a form of agreement? I understand being emotionally attached to an idea, but shouldn't we take into consideration that the other side is equally attached to the counter idea (or even just a different idea)? Can't we assume that the other side has intelligently looked at the problem and has made a thoughtful argument to support their counter solution to the problem?

Perhaps the problem is respect or the lack of respect. Let's say you dislike someone's idea, does that mean you have to dislike the person as well? Is the person the idea? Just because you don't like someones opinion or idea doesn't mean that you won't like all of their opinions and ideas.

If we respect each other in disagreement, won't that make coming to an agreement much easier? Anger and insults are just delaying the process.