it's a turf war, on a global scale

there are certain issues that transcend grey.
that are, quite tersely, either black or white.
with no room for semantics, moderation, or compromise.

and when you stumble upon a difference of opinion concerning one of these issues, the only thing you can do is try and figure out if your friendship has a sturdy enough rug to sweep the difference under and ignore.
because it must be ignored.

no amount of debating, or justification will ever bring about even a portion of mutual understanding.
such a debate does, however, have the capability of destroying friendships, and possibly ruining lives.

sigh... either you love "strictly ballroom" or you don't.
there is no inbetween.

let's never speak of it again.