Conservatives are human and are also subject to being irrationally incited by emotional appeals to things they already believe.
Without effort to develop one’s character, intellect will usually be used in service of the emotions, and not the other way around.
Mention pit bulls or cigarettes and a large percentage of FReepers go to the left of Pelosi and become totally irrational. Just like the liberals they want your vice banned but are hands off when it comes to their vices.