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Why do people have trouble distinguishing between disliking an idea, and disliking the person who has that idea?

Asked by FireMadeFlesh (16593points) September 30th, 2014

Sometimes when an idea is criticised, people get offended. Why? Why not, rather, enter a discussion about the merits of the idea?

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