I’ve never understood the idea of “respecting someone’s opinion.” If their opinion runs contrary to mine and I’m passionate about the topic, I’m going to do just about anything to ridicule, demean, and discredit their position, hopefully undermining their legitimacy and persuading others who might be on the fence to think as I do.

If their opinion is foolish, it’s fair game to show them as the fool … and all the while I purposely disrespect their opinion.