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The public reacts poorly to one-sided things like that. And it allows the racists to play victim. We aren't going to agree, apparently. But I will maintain there's only one way to defeat it, and that is through open dialog.

I don't think we will agree. I'm basing my argument on my knowledge of how behaviors and beliefs change. And I don't think what you are reasoning is backed up by peer reviewed-evidence.

Can you show me peer-reviewed science that shows that bad ideas take hold *more* when openly and publicly debated?

The video I shared highlights many of the shortcomings with this... different cognitive biases are at play. But if you have access, I suggest looking for articles on google scholar that examine how opinions are changed on political issues. There are many articles.

In effect I’m proving my point with this. You are debating me, someone with experience dealing with Nazis and a ton of education, but you won’t budge. How do you think a debate with the alt right will unfold? Any differently than this?

I asked you for the peer-reviewed science and you, the scientist, just basically told me "look it up yourself". That doesn't inspire much faith that your position is correct. I know former racists who changed. I'm bringing you receipts. Hold tight. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/wjjn7w/is-debating-a-racist-a-lost-cause …

And more: https://www.vox.com/identities/2016/11/15/13595508/racism-trump-research-study …

And more: http://www.believeinchange.com/Home/Topics/Racism …