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#### It isn't always Necessary to Agree on Anything, but Disagreeing about Things

Are you familiar with that TV Trope, where two opposing sides are attempting to argue their point into the ground and a neutral party steps in and says "Let's agree to disagree?"
Consider the following:
It is the nature of humans to have opinions and cling to those opinions. I think it is also human nature to -- in defending one of these tightly held opinions -- to attack, or attempt to diminish in some way, the opposing opinion. But, in social situations, it is important to remember there is no ULTIMATE RIGHT nor ULTIMATE WRONG, and in general most issues fall into the gray area of FREEDOM OF CHOICE. Just because one person likes chocolate ice cream and the other person likes strawberry ice cream, does not mean that everyone in the room needs to be behind one or the other. There are hundreds of ice cream flavors and whatever you choose is okay, as long as you acknowledge that others have a choice as well.
Some disagreements call for participants to simple accept the reality of others being free to choose.
More importantly, keep in mind that you cannot judge anyone, until you've walked a mile in his/her shoes.

Posted 7 months ago by MoM4.6 | Permalink

### Replies

- I just bought some new shoes.
  I'm not sure what happened, the credit card just leapt out of my purse!
  Posted 7 months ago by shhexy corin | Permalink
- I like shoes. They are pretty.
  Posted 7 months ago by Mikah | Permalink
- You lost me at opinions
  Posted 7 months ago by Volkov | Permalink
- I see this is going over well.
  I like shoes, too. My credit card occasionally leaps from my purse.
  Posted 7 months ago by MoM4.6 | Permalink
- Could I maybe steal the shoes and then drive or use public transport for a mile? Would that count?
  Posted 7 months ago by Batsgirl | Permalink
- @ Batsgirl, Do you wear a 9 1/2 W?
  Posted 7 months ago by MoM4.6 | Permalink
- er, a UK 6, sometimes a 7 depending on the shop... *looks up* yeah, about a US 9.
  Posted 7 months ago by Batsgirl | Permalink
- I need new shoes. My steel toes are about to give up the ghost. A US 9.5 Men's if you're wondering.
  Posted 7 months ago by Mal'akh | Permalink
- I strongly support the right to free speech.
  Posted 7 months ago by WalruZ | Permalink
- Aleph Zero posted this on her update yesterday, I believe it is pertinent to this discussion:
  http://i.imgur.com/wWyLP.jpg
  Posted 7 months ago by N2ZOrtolanaBlue | Permalink
- Gawww. Sandy, I lobe you. <3
  Posted 7 months ago by le beebs | Permalink
- Last night I took on the manta of "If you cant beat 'em, join 'em". Makes life easier ;) *hugs Mom*
  Posted 7 months ago by Innie✿, Obviously | Permalink
- @Mal'akh & Batsgirl -- okay I have a pair of peach canvas Candies with a wicker heel. I bought them to wear at a wedding, but should have gone a size larger. :(
  Posted 7 months ago by MoM4.6 | Permalink
- Never judge a man until you've walked a mile in their shoes. That way, if they turn out to be a jerk, you're a mile away and you've got their shoes.
  Posted 7 months ago by Fauxfire π | Permalink
- You're all wrong because I don't agree! Yeah, that's the ticket! Though what I was actually thinking was that this probably belongs in Off Topic.
  Posted 7 months ago by glum pudding | Permalink
- @glum pudding -- I see your point, but disagree with you.
  Posted 7 months ago by MoM4.6 | Permalink
- Barefoot forever! Down with shoes!
  j/k
  Posted 7 months ago by Pascale | Permalink
- My workplace is footwear-optional, much the the relief of my plantars facaitis.
  Still working on the clothing optional part.
  Posted 7 months ago by Sturminator i` | Permalink