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So if you ask someone a question, the natural response is to think about an answer. If someone is attacking just with statements, some people can just shut them out.

If someone says "I'm taking your seat" you can get mad or do something. You can try coming up with a response ... later. You don't really have to respond.
If someone says "Do you mind if we trade"? you have to think up an answer, cause in public usually it is impolite to ignore someone. Plus there is an audience that is waiting for "your turn".

Think about a lecturer on stage. If someone disagrees, and says "you are wrong, blah blah blah" that is one thing. But if someone asks, "Did you consider this? Why is it like this?" then the onus is on them to answer the question, even if it is ridiculous or stupid.
Why do you think politicians hate the question session at townhalls and other meetings? Or the most dreaded thing by CEOs is getting called to testify (i.e. answer questions) in front of Congress?
CEOs are probably pretty good at keeping a calm demeanor and stoic face in face of attacks. But Congress expects them to answer questions? Like, did you know your "IT security team" was led by a woman who has no background whatsoever in the field?