so afraid of being called out for bigots who you are that you are afraid to talk about your beliefs without a veneer of politeness
What..??
Hashing out difficult issues and expressing one's opinions and views in a civilised and calm manner is now a "veneer of politeness", and a BAD thing to boot??
So I take it that screaming, cursing and raving at one's interlocutor is now meant to be the ideal way to conduct social affairs.
Hmmh. Maybe I should try this "without a veneer of politeness" at work, since it apparently is the way to communicate when one is not afraid.
I could report back how it goes.