While at first glance I don't see any value in changing these terms, I do think pushback of this angry tone serves to illustrate the shocking degree of negative

While at first glance I don't see any value in changing these terms, I do think pushback of this angry tone serves to illustrate the shocking degree of negative emotional energy that people have for the topic, which ironically serves as evidence that the terms do matter, and strengthens the argument for the change.