Liberalism - hmmm... from whose perspective?

It depends on the sensitivity of the audience and many mindsets are fixed in their thinking. It takes a lot to have them see another side other than their own. And everything works BOTH ways.

But having said that, of course, the gentle way doesn't work for many and sometimes, you just gotta give 'em all a (or several) double whammy! But then, always good to try the soft approach first.