[subjectsigma]

> You really can't refrain from sharing your prejudices apparently.

Part of my point is that most people can't or don't. Should it be different? Yes. Is it going to be? Not anytime soon. Does this mean you think these people are categorically evil?

> in contrast to the large group of dimwitted retrogrades who are unable to reckon with the personal freedoms of others? These are the same people that gravitate toward religious lunacy and repressive politics in general all over the world.

Apparently so... I think that's pretty ironic. You're asking me to be empathetic, to not stereotype, and to see the bigger picture. But you think everyone who doesn't feel exactly as you do is a lunatic or a fascist?

Look, the spirit of the original comment thread wasn't criticizing any specific group of people, it was saying that equality doesn't happen overnight. Not everyone is 100% on board all the time, or will even always agree with what equality means. Accept that change is slow and hard, and empathize with the normies who you clearly think are beneath you, and I promise you will win more hearts and minds.