Excellent article, she covers it all.
And yes, Johann Lamont nails it. Often it's a case of hiding the real debate behind a lot of emotive rhetoric. The bones need to be pulled out into plain sight and discussed. There's very good reason why those pushing this political position are afraid to do that; they do not have the courage to admit to the reality of their views, nor to face others and defend them openly.
Which should really be all the clue their conscience needs to give them.