I absolutely love to debate people, especially those with diametrically opposed viewpoints. It allows me to see what the other side thinks as well as to see things from their perspective. In doing so, I can then further develop my own opinions. If that person has a lot of good points and is articulate in expressing them, I can do one of two things: I can either sharpen my arguments of my own opinions, or I can soften my own stand. I try to never look at my own opinion as etched in stone. I’m not so full of hubris as to think I’m always right. 🙂
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Upon such men lies the future of our Republic.
I appreciate your opinion! I actually had a long and productive conversation with a young lady for 6 hours who was not only diametrically opposed to my own view, but militantly so. I was able to soften her stand on several conservative issues only because I actually took the time to listen to her. I listened, not to create a rebuttal, but rather to understand her perspective. That is why we sat in a car from 3AM to 9AM! (I was driving her home after work from her job as an “entertainer” at a “gentlemen’s” club)