There are a lot of arguments or catch phrases which seem like wise words of neutral balance, but are kind of bullshit. "Let's not rush to politicize events" is

There are a lot of arguments or catch phrases which seem like wise words of neutral balance, but are kind of bullshit. "Let's not rush to politicize events" is just a defense of the status quo. It's only as noble as the status quo. "Both sides are obstinate in their positions" ignores the fact that sometimes one side is right. If I'm obstinate about A and you're obstinate about B, it matters a hell of a lot whether there is a definitive correct answer between A & B. Whether we have lots of guns or no guns in society is a matter of preference and subject to debate, but whether there would be more mass shootings or less mass shootings if we had more or less guns, there's a definitive answer to that question. It's not a sin to be obstinate about asserting a truth just because some people are obstinate about asserting falsehoods.