Unfortunately, as a society we have legitimized feelings so that they are equated with actual consequence.  Not liking something is a feeling.  Those at the UO would argue that the feeling is the reality.  They see the feelings of some as the harm suffered.  It will be difficult to convince them otherwise.  The equating of feelings with reality is evident in many aspects of current affairs in USA.  How often have we heard "I felt afraid" as a justification for action even murder.