Saturday, January 19, 2008

Reply to a Comment

Holly Grams said the following:

"How is it that you can say in a single sentance what takes me a paragraph to explain? Un any case, I agree about the intelligent debates. (arguments vs. discussions.)"

Thank you very much for the compliment Miss Grams. For me, I usually am not given much time to talk, and my brain gets sore when I think too much. So in actuality, I follow the rules of Darwinism; I adapt.

I am glad you agree with me on intellgent debates. Ever since "Reality" television shows became popular, I feel as if some of my peers want to focus more on short term drama. I admit that drama is fun, but in retrospect it doesn't accomplish much. Efficient/intellgent debates usually accomplishes more because the parties involved do not get "caught up" in the moment. Thus, compromises can usually be established.

Sadly, just because a person is intellgent does not mean they argue intellgently. Having an efficient argument is difficult; you have to set aside stubborness and be emphathic towards the opposing point-of-view (which is difficult, especially between pro-life and pro choice activists).

My brain hurts now. But I felt compelled to comment to your response. Thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog.

1 comment:

The Aecy said...

You're welcome.
Yes, I've run into far too many of the type who just keep saying the same thing and refuse to actually answer your argument.
And feel free to call me Holly. We have met after all.
And as far as reality TV goes. . . People have always been into the short-term drama. It probably just makes them think it's normal or something.
Go figure.