[bethelgrad]

Why are people so afraid of alternative views being presented? The market place of ideas should prevail here, not a bunch of blowhards who are "annoyed."

[templar]

Why are people so afraid of alternative views being presented?

Generally speaking, most often because they don't have a whole lot of confidence in their own views and don't want to admit it to themselves (or others). There are a few other reasons as well, none any more or less valid.