[chronofar]

I think the evidence is that, on the whole (since we’re broadly referring to “people” and obviously there is tremendous diversity contained within), people do not hate each other, they hate the “other” team (whatever that may be). We’re wired for in/out group think to such a high degree that it’s incredibly easy to dial in division and purpose it to some end.

Two individuals in a room are more likely to find common ground than hate until you bring up the right sport they happen to be on opposing teams for.

[jfengel]

The way I see it, the "other" team is made of people. If they endorse the other team's position to harm me, I take it personally.

I don't care what they are like in person. I care what message they send to their elected officials, who have the power to harm me.