Now, the power imbalance is a problem, of course. But the mere fact that someone has a different opinion on something does not in any way entitle them to equal

Now, the power imbalance is a problem, of course. But the mere fact that someone has a different opinion on something does not in any way entitle them to equal consideration of their position. Just because a murderer thinks that murdering people is fine does not mean that you should be welcoming towards murders or that outrage is unjustified.