This is a rational reaction. It's also a great example of the chilling effect on speech, that cancelling can have. And when the chilling effect is strong enou

This is a rational reaction. It's also a great example of the chilling effect on speech, that cancelling can have. And when the chilling effect is strong enough, it atomizes and isolates individuals, makes them feel powerless, and creates a false sense of consensus around a particular issue. Domination and coercion over genuine persuasion -- that's the point.