To believe that any motive in any circumstance is purely rational, conscious and unemotional is delusional. To be human is to respond from feelings, of which many individuals are unaware and out of touch.  To be rational, one first must be aware of the emotion and feelings which guide our every action. No-one is exempt. Even accusing someone of being emotional when we disagree with them is a reflection of  our own disavowal of the value and significance of feeling.