There are a lot of arguments or catch phrases which seem like wise words of neutral balance, but are kind of bullshit.<p>&quot;Let&#x27;s not rush to politicize events&quot; is just a defense of the status quo.  It&#x27;s only as noble as the status quo.<p>&quot;Both sides are obstinate in their positions&quot; ignores the fact that <i>sometimes one side is right</i>.  If I&#x27;m obstinate about A and you&#x27;re obstinate about B, it matters a hell of a lot whether there is a definitive correct answer between A &amp; B.  Whether we have lots of guns or no guns in society is a matter of preference and subject to debate, but whether there would be more mass shootings or less mass shootings if we had more or less guns, there&#x27;s a definitive answer to that question.<p>It&#x27;s not a sin to be obstinate about asserting a truth just because some people are obstinate about asserting falsehoods.