Self-righteousness is never attractive.
In reaction to some insult or ugliness (let's say prejudice, xenophobia, or misogyny) the other side hardens into rancid Opposition. The self-righteous madness is equally disturbing.
In Ugliness vs Self-Righteousness, Both Sides are mirror opposites, feeling entitled to abuse and insult anyone who happens to disagree or dare to be different. Both sides also think they have the moral high ground; they feel entitled to their bad behavior.
Another person's bad behavior never excuses yours. You are still responsible for every cruel and rotten thing you say and do. Every time you hurl an insult at someone who simply disagrees with you, every time you attack someone, every time you repeat negative information that you don't really know to be true, you have joined the Ugly side.
We can all do better than this. Take a moment when you are angry to Act and not React.
Remember Anger is sinful and karmic. You don't want to carry that around with you. You don't want to be responsible for the reaction you may cause. A comment from the hip, and a lifetime of suffering may follow.
A simple way to handle these situations is to state that the conversation or situation has become personal, negative and unproductive, and that you will no longer participate. Then walk away. When you calm down, you will be glad you did.
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