DISCUSSIONS of any kind can be positive, providing that people keep open their minds.
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But they can become side-tracked and lowered by people, who don’t want to listen.
Essential to stay open-minded
Some individuals – when at the end of their wits – rather than tackling the issues at hand, tend to make personal attacks on the speakers.
In extreme cases they may resort to abusive language and threat of physical violence, if they are not getting their way.
This is taking place daily in all levels of private and public life.
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