[RonF]

Well, my personal theory is that you have to talk about things with people that you disagree with in order to ensure that your own thoughts, arguments, etc., are founded on more than one's own predjudices, etc.

[wbill]

That's more-or-less my theory as well. It's nice to preach to the choir occasionally, though. :-)

However, logical discourse is fairly difficult with these people. For instance, there are many logical arguments pro- and anti- gay rights on campus. If I come up with anything that differs from the group opinion, though, I'm a bigot and shouted down.

Usually, I just hold my tongue, in interest of keeping the peace with the wife.