I find the discussion of emotional equivalences really besides the point, which is what I said in my second paragraph:

“But what’s the point? Saying that everyone fears and all fears are equal says nothing interesting about this election or the behavior of voters. Sure some people vote on the basis of emotion, but NOT all people do. To maintain the contrary is to give up the fight, cancel elections, jury trials, and much that defines civilization. So I reject both your argument and the main one. Yes we have emotions. Emotions can be enjoyable and even useful but they aren’t the be all of being human. I suspect you might be a Star Trek fan.”