I think this is an accurate description of the problem, and I thank you for the considered response. I think you have outlined the hazards of this toxic debate.

The analogue to your observation is Mainstream Virology vs No Virus.

Both sides are captured, and both sides are false oppositions to each other
Designed to keep a limited spectrum of debate.

So is the response to never discuss virology? is the response to bow out of the conversation becuse it is fraught with peril?

Do we give over to to the meddlers to define the boundaries of the debate?