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My theory is that emotionally charged issues seem like a haven for people not thinking clearly and cover for hand waving or opposing any thoughtful analysis.

I think there are people drawn to the absolutes. I can maybe see how it can be comforting to have a black and white issue to try to solve / help. A good side to be a part of in a world that to some seems very bad or confusing.

Some old friends of mine are very much into these kinds of children’s issues. But when they talk to you about it it’s all emotion, it’s not even clear to me that they know much at all other than a sense that the bad guys are out there, maybe some strange legislation they support and so on. They’re not interested in justice, just this absolute sorta cause.

>>duxup+(OP)
Yes, this happens because most of us are unconsciously repeating our own histories.

>>duxup+(OP)
I agree. This is clearly visible in trials where emotion plays a big part. An innocent childminder being charged with murder can't really compete with the extraordinarily charged testimony of grieving, devastated and sincere parents who have been made to believe in the strongest way possible that she killed their baby.