I actually really like this metaphor. To extend it, I think we do have to address that part of the reason it's so hard to bring people over to this way of think

I actually really like this metaphor. To extend it, I think we do have to address that part of the reason it's so hard to bring people over to this way of thinking is because deep down they personally want to shoot someone but it's easier to pretend not to understand than it is to actually defend that idea.