This is a fascinating thread. My hat is off to you, Jennifer Brown . Sorry about more trolls jaden violet . My take:

In general…

Changing minds can happen. I know because my mind has been changed. I reflect on how that came about whenever I want to instigate change. It never happened through confrontation. It usually happened through a realization. I was triggered to look at a situation through a different lens, and what I saw changed my mind.

In specific …

Save your energy for projects that might bear fruit.