In a message dated 2/12/2004 12:40:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

> I would also, personally, like more arguments based on reason, and fewer on
> emotion.  I get emotional too, don't get me wrong.  But, I enjoy trying to
> find what the best solution is more than simply reinforcing my own ideas.
> I try to be as hard or harder on demanding good arguments in favor of
> things I believe in than those opposed.  In this manner, I hope to both
> improve my understanding, and better support those things I believe in.  If
> the arguments of an opponent are so strong that I cannot find sufficient
> support, then I try to be open to changing my mind.  I know, for example,
> that Gautam and I have changed each others minds on several points

I think that most of the examples you cite are examples of either human 
failings or hypocricy (when for instance one rails about something and engages in 
the same act). 
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