How should one approach political discourse when faced with personal attacks and ad hominem arguments from opponents?

Destiny addresses the challenge of maintaining constructive political dialogue when opponents resort to personal attacks rather than substantive arguments. He suggests that taking conversations offline after being subjected to ad hominem attacks feels counterproductive and somewhat futile, as it doesn't address the underlying issue of poor debate practices. The key insight is that when someone repeatedly uses personal attacks instead of engaging with actual arguments, attempting to resolve this through private conversations may not be the most effective approach. This highlights a broader problem in political discourse where personal attacks often overshadow meaningful discussion of policies and principles, making genuine dialogue increasingly difficult to achieve.