It's a point I disagree with, but it's a fair question to ask. I chose to engage with the statement in good faith and assumed the person just hadn't connected t

It's a point I disagree with, but it's a fair question to ask. I chose to engage with the statement in good faith and assumed the person just hadn't connected the dots fully. People are more likely to be receptive to changing their views if you first acknowledge where they currently stand.