>I've tried to explain this to people, and I've been met with blank stares from even the most intelligent folks. That's definitely an experience I've had with

>I've tried to explain this to people, and I've been met with blank stares from even the most intelligent folks. That's definitely an experience I've had with similar topics. I particularly remember talking to a friend who I generally respect and admire about something that isn't socially acceptable for no obvious reason, and upon explaining my thoughts and asking what the deal was with it, they completely shut down and acted like I was totally insane. It's just particularly annoying that so many people claim to be for truth or actions based on some ultimate moral value, but then act totally differently because all they were ever really for was tradition which includes hypocrisy about what it's for.