One need only look to this site (and this thread) to see an example of what I was talking about. I don't think that has caused the fissures in the site, but rather exposed them.
If you find me offensive, so be it. I am not in the public eye like Ann and ergo cannot do much harm. I'd rather say what I did than what she said any day. I am not beholden to any particular faction and I said what I felt to be true. After, might I add, I was called out.
It is clear to me that most people on this board do not want to be persuaded. They would rather say the same thing over and over again on their favorite subjects, and fall into line in one of the camps.
I'm simply pointing out that, you are more of an example of what you are criticizing than the woman, and the conservatives here at FR that you are attacking.
My advice is that if you support a cause, then you yourself should avoid trying to defend it.