In a message dated 2/12/2004 12:40:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I would also, personally, like more arguments based on reason, and fewer on > emotion. I get emotional too, don't get me wrong. But, I enjoy trying to > find what the best solution is more than simply reinforcing my own ideas. > I try to be as hard or harder on demanding good arguments in favor of > things I believe in than those opposed. In this manner, I hope to both > improve my understanding, and better support those things I believe in. If > the arguments of an opponent are so strong that I cannot find sufficient > support, then I try to be open to changing my mind. I know, for example, > that Gautam and I have changed each others minds on several points I think that most of the examples you cite are examples of either human failings or hypocricy (when for instance one rails about something and engages in the same act). _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
