"What might be important to him is your silly assumption that slogans and vogue thoughts manifest reality."

That might be important to him if it were true.

Some people demand respect, but refuse to give. They are eager to give offense and to take it. They cherish highly their presumed right to be obnoxious with impunity.

That is reality.

There are other people who like to get along. They do not waste others' time. They respect other people. They want to develop a community of pleasant conversation where people can learn, discuss and argue.

That is also reality.

Respect is not a vogue notion.