Or perhaps you have no logic or reason, so instead you just repeat ad hominem attacks, bullying and browbeating.

I respond to you not because I think it will change your mind, but because other people read our comments. Other people can see for themselves that I respond with honest questions and and straightforward statements, and see you using sophomoric insults to dodge those questions.

The internet is mostly forever. My comment history on Medium is open for anyone to look through.