I agree with your final point and the general assertion that situations can drive behavior just as behavior can drive situations- but I think giving Chaffetz cr

I agree with your final point and the general assertion that situations can drive behavior just as behavior can drive situations- but I think giving Chaffetz credit for a more reasonable point of view than expressed is unwarranted. Even if you (very reasonably) want to resist demonizing folks who disagree with you, it's important to not overcorrect. "The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity"