I don't hate debate. Debate is a pretty civilized form of examing a problem, a concept, or an issue from many sides.
Arguing, on the other hand, often includes bullying, name-calling, trying to force one's views down another's throat, and no real examination of the facts (such as they may be) of the matter. And, since I hate bullies in general, I hate arguing that encourages them.
What I think -- not that the opinion of a school aide counts for anything more than an opinion -- is that instead of half the nonsense we were taught in school could be left aside for a good course or two in critical thinking, beginning at the high school level. Further, I think that everyone is entitled to hold whatever views he/she pleases, and I try to respect their right to do so, even when I disagree with those views.
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Arguing, on the other hand, often includes bullying, name-calling, trying to force one's views down another's throat, and no real examination of the facts (such as they may be) of the matter. And, since I hate bullies in general, I hate arguing that encourages them.
What I think -- not that the opinion of a school aide counts for anything more than an opinion -- is that instead of half the nonsense we were taught in school could be left aside for a good course or two in critical thinking, beginning at the high school level. Further, I think that everyone is entitled to hold whatever views he/she pleases, and I try to respect their right to do so, even when I disagree with those views.