Counter-point: You can sub "privilege" out for "education" here and Frost's quote would be equally true. Being insulated from the outcomes of politics makes it easier to discuss in a "levelheaded" manner.
I am male, and the abortion discussion (for instance) does not impact me directly - however, I am not going to criticize women who find themselves unable to endure condescending pro-life arguments that they ought to be forced to give birth to their rapist's child, or under medically difficult circumstances that would seriously impact their own life or health, else they're a murderer.
Those who had close friends or family die from Covid might be less tolerant of anti-mask/anti-vaxx nonsense.
On and on. Politics impacts real lives. These discussions aren't merely abstract.
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