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Ratbastid, your question hinges on wording. If your intent is to ask why even have a political DEBATE, then your answer makes sense. A debate is intended to convey your point of view, and refute your opponent's. That is what we have here all the time, and it is what causes blood to boil and people to get banned. Also, if you are here to debate (as is everyone else), you probably have a good reason to feel that you aren't getting anywhere - debaters only listen to the ideas of others enough to dismiss them. They don't look for reasons to accept a foriegn idea, they look for ways to discredit it.
If you really want to know why it is worthwhile to have discussion, I think I have a few answers. To find out about someone else's point of view. To understand thought processes and rationales that differ from your own. To learn.
To me, the difference between debate and discussion is the difference between lecturing and learning.
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