Maybe the reason you "don't get it" is partly because for decades now, unless one really goes looking for it, he never hears a serious argument about this sort of thing
Well, maybe...
Why is it that, in the USA, complete strangers think nothing of interrogating you about your livelihood and finances, but discussing a person's religion or politics is usually considered somewhat rude and overly familiar?
Not really considered rude and familiar, some people just refuse to see contrasting points of view and can get quite heated about those two subjects in particular. The result is that the trouble of dealing with fanatisicm is more than its worth. Hmmm... I wish more people would read to help expand their imaginations to see differing points of view. Ignorance is bliss I guess
(not intended at you redkitty or any other member of this board)
Oh well..........
/JD