Extremists…

…often lead the way toward social change and equally often are intractable reactionaries.  ACT-UP pushes a progressive gay agenda just as hard as Israel’s ultra-orthodox wrap themselves in 16th century clothing and mores; DARE enters the lists against NORML in open combat.

Are emotional appeals more useful than facts? Is it just a matter of packaging? Do these folks vacuum the credibility up from

So here’s my quick little teaser troll for you:

It IS / IS NOT reasonable to judge a culture by its cults.

Discuss.  Give examples.  Show your work…