I don't think this is a topic where people can be swayed by well articulated arguments unlike say, under post about the merits of Clojure.
I can see myself giving Clojure a shot after reading a nice comment about it. But no amount of arguing is going to convince me to approve of a tax on a food item I like. The difference in beliefs just goes too deep.
Try to listen to this from an outside perspective. That's an absolutely bonkers thing to say.
So let's say that we're in the midst of a diabetes and obesity epidemic in the west and out comes solid, real-world proof that a tax on sugary beverages can significantly improve the outcome of children's health. This would lead to a healthier populace, lower costs on healthcare infrastructure, and consequently improve well-being of the nation.
Damn to all of that, you want your sodie pop?
Let me frame this another way to show how rediculous it sounds: replace "food item I like" with "tobacco" or "alcohol".
> I can see myself giving Clojure a shot after reading a nice comment about it. But no amount of arguing is going to convince me to approve of a tax on the booze I like. The difference in beliefs just goes too deep.
That's addict talk.
That whole idea of “my opinion isn’t up for debate because it’s actually not my opinion — it’s a fact. And therefore there will be no discussion…”
It’s infiltrated so many other social spheres and I would argue it’s one of the top contributors to why were so polarized and divided today.
So I think it's pretty clear who they mean with (((spiteful hegemonic elite)))...
"Differing opinions than mine are evil. There will be no discussion."
And it's the top comment too. Good Lord.