"viewing ideology as a rule of construction allows us to “talk about the same thing,” and thereby to arrive at solutions that, to the extent possible, are tailored to advance one or more core principles without hurting other core principles. "
But this is simply impossible when one side's arguments are not based on logic and reason, but on superstitious belief and the historical right of imposing those beliefs on other citizens.
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"viewing ideology as a rule of construction allows us to “talk about the same thing,” and thereby to arrive at solutions that, to the extent possible, are tailored to advance one or more core principles without hurting other core principles. "
But this is simply impossible when one side's arguments are not based on logic and reason, but on superstitious belief and the historical right of imposing those beliefs on other citizens.