I disagree that responding somehow "dignifies" the attack; it's an absurd suggestion, especially when considering that most of the responses are in defence of the people being attacked. Everyone is entitled to their opinion here; even if it is homophobic. Everyone is also entitled to respond in their own way, and people seem to want to respond by attacking the arguments used, and defending against hate.
Look at the thread I posted about George Takei. If it weren't for Dotard completely missing the point, I wouldn't have found the scientific study that links homophobes to homosexual arousal, and nobody would have been educated on the point being made. Sure, Dotard might not accept the study, but what does that matter? As long as other people see it, they can use it in the future to defend against hate using reason.
Look at the thread I posted about George Takei. If it weren't for Dotard completely missing the point, I wouldn't have found the scientific study that links homophobes to homosexual arousal, and nobody would have been educated on the point being made. Sure, Dotard might not accept the study, but what does that matter? As long as other people see it, they can use it in the future to defend against hate using reason.
