They think this is a culture war. They believe they are at war with ideas they do not like.

They will not give ground until forced to do so. They will only do so begrudgingly, and insincerely, waiting for the day they can claw it back.

They see you as an enemy, and they give themselves rage chubbies at the thought of refusing to negotiate.

Absolutely, if you hear this nonsense, call it out, but be prepared for it to escalate.

Let’s return to a time when saying that crap out loud was enough to end a career. Make them afraid to be bigoted in public again.