It is always a sad day when the opinion of one, justified or not, dictates the path of the majority that wants otherwise.
In this case IMHO, the majority should have its way. There is nothing wrong with difffering opinions, but I do not see anything that would violate the core values of either our "western culture" or this board.
Those who do differ need to accept other's opinions, too, and act accordingly, meaning restraining themselves and apply some tolerance.
IMHO.
bernie