I generally agree.
In a humane society, which has (legally) enshrined human rights and (legally, in theory - but certainly not in practice) thrown off the oppression of patriarchy and racism, why would someone argue for less equality, humanity and empathy?
Unless perhaps they want to deflect from the grinding impacts of capitalism, and the gross inequality and hopelessness it creates, by encouraging white men to feel aggrieved they’ve had to cede some of their power to women and black/brown people?
The road to an enlightened, kind, equitable society has been a long and hard one. Why debate going back to the swamp when we’re well on the way to the top of the mountain? Go back to the swamp if you want and we’ll head on our way.
Of course, people should be able to live as they choose if it does no harm to others. If a woman doesn’t want to have an abortion, or wants to be a 24/7 carer for her children and housekeeper, while the other parent does nothing or little to contribute to that huge workload, she’s entitled to choose to do that. But others should be entitled to choose to have abortions, or share parenting and housekeeping.
Of course, people have a right to express their opinion, if it doesn’t encourage hatred, abuse and violence (surely, the line). They have a right to argue the earth is flat or ruled by shape-shifting lizards if they want. Or that god told them what to think. But, others have a right to disagree or decide whether to debate it.
However, IMHO, it’s dangerous to ignore it when hard-won legal rights (e.g. on reproductive health) are at risk of being removed or when people are being viciously murdered because of who they are or what they believe.