The Truth Hurts
Some people want the truth. Some people couldn't care less about truth. Some are so threatened by it that they'll lash out at anybody that peddles it. I've had conversations with people with all kinds of different personalities and belief systems, discussing a wide variety of controversial topics. For a lot of people, for different reasons, the truth hurts. My wife and I love to spend a lot of our free time researching various topics that interest us. We hunt for the truth on the internet, by watching documentaries and reading books. We look at things objectively and always keep an open mind. We examine both sides of and never jump to any conclusions. The one thing that really bothers me is when people develop opinions solely based on what others have said and don't do any research for themselves. I've had brief arguments that I've pretty much walked away from because the other party wouldn't listen to reason. It really frustrates me when I put in the ti