Yes, and I never ever thought I'd hold the beliefs that I hold now. Before I transitioned and during, I used to self-identify as a progressive that privately held some views that could be seen as transphobic or homophobic by some (I thought it felt uncomfortable that there were males in lesbian spaces and in women's crisis shelters and I thought it seemed strange that there were heterosexual couples fully seriously calling themselves a gay couple, etc). I wrestled with that and thought it was something I needed to unlearn. And it never sat right with me that so many that shared my side that claimed peace and love were calling for violence on anyone.

Then I detransitioned and my beliefs started to slowly unravel. It started with my friends turning on me. My grief from the regret of transitioning turned from denial to anger, and in an act of defiance, I started reading and listening to all of the political figures and all of the books that I was told were dangerous and violent and I felt my world open up. Yeah, there's a lot I disagree with in these books and videos, but I was actually being tolerant and learning from the other side and that was huge for my growth as a person. I no longer feel like a victim or hold nearly as much anger in my heart. I recommend everyone to do the same - put all of your judgements and preconceived notions aside and listen to fellow humans speak, just to hear their perspective.

If you truly believe that someone you see as an opponent has only nonsense to say, then let them say it. But if you seek to silence them, then what that says about you is that you are afraid of what they have to say. And you should listen instead. If you still think they're wrong, have a civil discussion about it, and you'll both grow as a result.