Take a moment to consider your assumptions about debate and dialogue.
Your answers may not be a simple "yes" or "no." Feel free to elaborate.
1.Do you assume you are right? Or do you assume your views make sense for you while other views might make sense for people whose lives and experiences are different from you own? Please explain.
Your answer
2.Do you see the person you are speaking to as your enemy or as a fellow American? Please explain.
Your answer
3.Do you believe that once someone understands what you have to say they will agree with you, or do you believe it is possible to understand and still disagree? Please explain.
Your answer
4.Do you believe others should listen to you or that you should both listen to each other? Please explain.