The devil is in...
...the details I think, when it comes to discussing opposing points of view on religion or the issues of the day. Listening to the other guy seems to have become a lost art except for the need to identify when it is your turn to talk by the silence coming from the other side of the table. Even less often do you hear one person ask the other to "Tell me more about that." Constructive dialogue seems to have given way to a kind of rhetorical ping-pong where each party looks for the killing shot, the slam that shuts the guy across the table down.
The next time you are in a discussion like this, ask to hear more. And while we're at it, tell me more about your point of view on this....
I have to admit, I'm guilty of this. I do look for that killing shot just so I can prove how right I am - being a woman, I am extremely right - ALL THE TIME!
Posted by: Nikki | 06 June 2006 at 03:06 PM
I would say "tell me more about that" but I am afraid you would...
Posted by: Jim | 06 June 2006 at 03:13 PM
Don't be jealous! (BIG RASBERRY)
Posted by: Nikki | 07 June 2006 at 04:24 PM
Unfortunately, most people would rather be right than happy.
Posted by: ellie | 09 June 2006 at 12:15 AM