That """argument""" is what people without any experience, just come out a cave hours ago, could put in their head. Under Pol Pot, people had to hide eyeglasses. And this is just an example that stands for many other instances.
Why should the average be relevant. Phrased this way, it seemed that the object of concern are the grayest.
> with non-controversial [positions]
Are those who decide what takes the label of "controversial" reliable?
> Are those who decide what takes the label of "controversial" reliable?
No -- but the average person who finds themselves squarely within the Overton window will not find that concerning.