There are a good number here who are so emotionally involved on this issue that they’re unable to see the facts clearly.
They somehow think the intensity of their emotion translates into greater evidence for their position. This is a perspective that is practically a prerequisite for liberals, but conservatives are not immune by any means. In fact, I don’t think any of us are immune.
This issue is apparently an unusually hot one. People here can generally discuss most issues without such rancor. The only other issue I’ve routinely seen such anger about are those involving the War Between the States. And then most of it comes from a few die-hard south-will-rise-again types.
Don’t give up on FR. Most of us are pretty decent types, most of the time.