I have a friend who used to be to the right of me, and now sends me "Bushisms of the day" emails. People can change their opinions and viewpoints, but they are more likely to do so with changes in their personal life than through discussion. Still, I think sounding off on here is beneficial, because occasionally someone will say something that leads me to look at an issue in a different light. If this happens to me, I bet it happens to others too. I also think this is a good way to get educated about the various viewpoints out there more efficiently than listening to news talk radio or TV.
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