I mean, I understand where the "cultures deserve respect" people are coming from. Most cultures do have some things about them that are interesting and cool. But that doesn't mean we need to respect them for the bullshit that their culture puts forward.

I don't respect American Conservative culture (note: I view the united states as two mutually incompatible cultures trapped in a cage together). It's anti-science barbarian tribalistic bullshit that persecutes women and minorities.

I don't respect Iranian Shiite culture. It's anti-science barbarian tribalistic bullshit that persecutes women and minorities.

I don't respect Russian culture. It's anti-science barbarian tribalistic bullshit that persecutes women and minorities.

etc

Notice a fucking theme?

That being said there are some positive qualities in most of those groups.

American Conservatives are usually rural, and most of those are big on helping their neighbor. That's a positive trait.

Iranian culture has a rich and long history with interesting art, etc.

Russian Culture... hmm.. ok i'd have to sit and think about that one