The ability to have a rational discussion comes from a place of [typically white, male] privilege, though. If you are being sexually harassed, racially discriminated against, or are otherwise in a psychologically unsafe position, you're not going to be in a position to "back up your opinion with facts" or "explain why you feel the way you do" or even listen to someone who calmly, rationally explains that "he's never made me feel uncomfortable", or "why didn't you report [being raped to the police] / [being discriminated against to HR]" or "I don't see race".