Are we afraid to debate others on topics of importance often? Why do freedom seekers seem to want to stifle debate at the first chance they get?
Someone said they would like to ask some questions but were afraid of some of the rant answers. And that we often see where it became common-place here.
Some ask for links rather than look it up ourself than join a discussion or post and that is their whole answer.
I've noticed a change in the tone of many--were it is constant . But I wonder if others have. Seems more people are unwilling to tolerate opinions that differ from their own..
I have strong convictions and opinions, but I always take the time to hear out those who don't agree with me. I strongly believe it is crucial to listen to people with opposing ideas because it challenges my own thought process. Basic beliefs need to be challenged on a regular basis.
I am worried that too many people don't want their beliefs challenged. Just because they don't want to look wrong. Are we are losing the art of civil, intelligent debate ? I see that in Washington. I listen to it on radio talk shows. And now I am seeing it on a daily basis in communication from the public.
I enjoy wonderful discussions. And I don't mind some fun at times-you can see it in questions. I enjoy those witty questions and remarks too. . I look forward to takes on health care issues, abortion, cultural, religious, money, the environment, the United States' role in Afghanistan, Our Government,
We probably won't agree on anything, but I enjoy an interesting debate. No one will get angry. No one will feel insulted.
Maybe for some it's more about proving they are right but they don't -they rant instead. Is it they don't have enough knowledge to affirm their beliefs? Not enough people who can think, reason and respond well enough Why do they do this? (anyone? Anyone have an answer)
Once it seem people were able to reasonably discuss things like the political issues of the day and that was considered a vital and essential part of being a well-rounded, well-educated, person. Indeed, one of the express purposes of education during past times was to equip people to be able to hold their own in any situation.
Just a question for people here Have we lost or are we losing the art of debate in a reasonable manner more?
Maybe someone will rant just on this question, that we have the gull to ask because this is Yahoo and think that entitles them too. It's fun, Maybe it does and is at times (but some that is all they do) but is that what the more reasonable people do? Is it just Yahoo and they can here?
How so you feel about it-do you have your own view? Are we losing it more or not?
Prime example--It takes more than 1 minutes to read so I don't have an answer
John D-good answer
Obama won't be... That is one view--thank you
Verusanct and And answer the question-thank you -seems your not afraid to amswer
I could go on--thank you all for those it don't find it such a struggle to answer or debate. There is intellegence life left
OOPS--prime example took themselves off and ran.
Someone said they would like to ask some questions but were afraid of some of the rant answers. And that we often see where it became common-place here.
Some ask for links rather than look it up ourself than join a discussion or post and that is their whole answer.
I've noticed a change in the tone of many--were it is constant . But I wonder if others have. Seems more people are unwilling to tolerate opinions that differ from their own..
I have strong convictions and opinions, but I always take the time to hear out those who don't agree with me. I strongly believe it is crucial to listen to people with opposing ideas because it challenges my own thought process. Basic beliefs need to be challenged on a regular basis.
I am worried that too many people don't want their beliefs challenged. Just because they don't want to look wrong. Are we are losing the art of civil, intelligent debate ? I see that in Washington. I listen to it on radio talk shows. And now I am seeing it on a daily basis in communication from the public.
I enjoy wonderful discussions. And I don't mind some fun at times-you can see it in questions. I enjoy those witty questions and remarks too. . I look forward to takes on health care issues, abortion, cultural, religious, money, the environment, the United States' role in Afghanistan, Our Government,
We probably won't agree on anything, but I enjoy an interesting debate. No one will get angry. No one will feel insulted.
Maybe for some it's more about proving they are right but they don't -they rant instead. Is it they don't have enough knowledge to affirm their beliefs? Not enough people who can think, reason and respond well enough Why do they do this? (anyone? Anyone have an answer)
Once it seem people were able to reasonably discuss things like the political issues of the day and that was considered a vital and essential part of being a well-rounded, well-educated, person. Indeed, one of the express purposes of education during past times was to equip people to be able to hold their own in any situation.
Just a question for people here Have we lost or are we losing the art of debate in a reasonable manner more?
Maybe someone will rant just on this question, that we have the gull to ask because this is Yahoo and think that entitles them too. It's fun, Maybe it does and is at times (but some that is all they do) but is that what the more reasonable people do? Is it just Yahoo and they can here?
How so you feel about it-do you have your own view? Are we losing it more or not?
Prime example--It takes more than 1 minutes to read so I don't have an answer
John D-good answer
Obama won't be... That is one view--thank you
Verusanct and And answer the question-thank you -seems your not afraid to amswer
I could go on--thank you all for those it don't find it such a struggle to answer or debate. There is intellegence life left
OOPS--prime example took themselves off and ran.