thanks for stepping out on this very important issue. it is one of those issues that must be addressed perhaps over and over again as this trend of human nature to be judge jury and executioner- especially when there is power behind it (in this case, in the form of a flag) becomes dangerous if it's not brought into the light.

REFLECT

this is one trait that humans have that needs to be brought up in these cases and i'm so glad you're doing it! a call for reflection is one of the greatest tools we have and, as we're all here under the premise of creating a different sort of economy, one built on abundance and anarchy, it behooves us to continue this trend in consciousness to be able to reflect upon our reactions.

a reaction is a reaction, but it doesn't have to lead to a flag. steemit becomes a different sort of place if people, without doing research, without conversation or earnest desire to know, start to flag other contents which they deem incorrect. it becomes a place that truly i don't want to spend my time because it turns into just another typical realm where alternative voices are shut down. i think there is enough room for all of us here on steemit and there's truly no need to put a flag behind disagreements like that. if you find yourself triggered, as eco-alex wrote, communicate with the person and leave room for a change of opinion even within your own mind. as reflective beings, we owe it to ourselves and the future of steemit to do that! we are cocreating this community!

allow cognitive dissonance within your being, be open and research alternative opinions unless this place is to become another homogenous regurgitation of the mainstream & food porn and recipe display!!