Why are people so Violent when it comes to Politics?

Question

I was booted from two forums.

I am no criminal, or offender. Someone asked me about my opinion about a situation, and I gave them an honest answer in a polite and decent manner.

I do not choose a political party, in fact I loathe politics.
Many are so over the top, they instantly insult and berate me over an opinion they asked for. I have no desire to try to change them, nor did I wish them any harm.

If I do not agree with issues about war or death, then why go through all the trouble just to hurt and insult me?

I didn't call them names, or tell them they were wrong. I just simply found myself defending myself, and they lost all temper and good judgement with me.

So I find myself banned, twice.

Perhaps, I should reduce all contact with people.
This has made me lose hope in humanity.
I am sad, not for myself but for those members who lost temper so something so small.

I wish them well, but where is a hatter to go?

Answer 1

Because it is easier to ban or silence some one with a different point of view, than it is to actually have an intelligent debate.

If you are able to contradict their views with logic of fact then you have to be the "bad guy" and are not welcome in to their little circle.

Now I am talking about both sides of the political debate, because I have seen both Cons and Libs act the same way when faced with opposing views. Fortunately it is predominately found in the fringe of political views and is not necessarily representative of the political parties as a whole.

Even I am guilty of being partisan, but only when I see a blatant and baseless attack.

Only advice I can offer is keep fighting the good fight, no matter what your personal politics are.

But always use logic, facts and evidence to make your points.

Don’t fall in to the trap of screaming something is true, and because you say it is, it has to be.

Best of luck.