[dahdum]

The data backs you up on that, with Democrats ranking empathy much higher when making arguments.

That fact almost proves the point OP was making though, when your argument is emotion based offense at hostile views comes naturally.

[nascar_is_bad]

Of course it does. That's why I just rephrased it for him in a way that isn't right-wing propaganda to maybe open his eyes.

"liberals are easily offended" is just right wing spin of the clear fact that the left have always cared more about real people.

[s73v3r_]

But now you're trying to make it seem like conservatives tend to more apply logic in their arguments. Considering a lot of their arguments come from religion, I can't agree with that.

[saas_co_de]

But attacking people on the basis of their faith (which is not a protected status at all) is a perfectly logical and reasonable way to engage in public discourse.

[slededit]

Religion is one of the earliest protected classes. So early its enshrined directly in the constitution.

[s73v3r_]

I'm not attacking anyone. I'm calling out that faith based arguments are not made from a place of logic and reason.

[dahdum]

Faith is like a blueprint, codifying rules in an effort to maintain a stable society.

Some of these rules, IMHO, are absurd, but many you'd come to the same conclusion without faith as with it.

[s73v3r_]

But again, to claim that "The Bible said so" is a logical argument is absurd on it's face. Yet, that's what you see many conservatives leaning on

[dahdum]

Yes, it's a bit of a mental shortcut that doesn't advance the argument much.

They mostly agree with their understanding of the Bible, so extend the benefit of the doubt to issues they don't yet understand.

Similar to supporting a policy because your favorite politician supports it.

Every time I've dug into some divisive issue I see core rational arguments on both sides along with these faith based cop outs or short sighted emotional appeals.