reneviht
2007-11-19 08:49:34
Second, you can’t generally change someone else’s mind, especially someone who is extreme (in either direction-left, right or otherwise) in their political views
I wouldn’t be so pessimistic as that; however, I would agree that you generally won’t change someone’s mind right away. I’ve changed my opinions on several topics, but the change always occurred after reflection on the subject; I’ve never done an about-face immediately after hearing someone’s argument.
Of course, not everyone will eventually agree with you.
