> It's actually arrogant and dismissive because you say that in a way clearly intended to spark a conversation.

I don't follow at all. Why would it be arrogant or dismissive to say something in an attempt to discuss it? I commented in good faith to an article that has a strong opinion ("willing to die on this hill") with a reflection of my own strong opinion ("unwilling to discuss").

At most you could say it was inflammatory, which wasn't intentional although looking at the insane number of child comments it apparently ways.