What's irrational is thinking that these "civil folks" who have built their careers by supporting monstrosities won't turn on anyone and get ugly with anyone who threatens their careers. They'll turn on each other when the time comes.

I like to point to the historical fact that the largest professional group that formed the Nazi party was doctors, followed by scientists and academics.

These people are circa 2021's version of Nazi sympathizers and personally I feel it's important to say it straight to their faces and to do so unequivocally. Where I live there is ample opportunity for this.

We are way past the point of "playing nice."