RE: Very controversial, the writings on the chain
There is a debate forum being organized by @son-of-satire that you may be interested in joining.
I do disagree that all "controversies" can be resolved. Man lives with certain fundamental assumptions regarding this world, which can neither be proven nor disproven. Certain assumptions such as existence of God, extension of personhood to animals or fetus, existence of objective moral truths, etc. are not amenable to compromise or resolution. I disagree with many of your perceptions regarding our world and your prescription for it, but I can empathize and understand your reasons for your conclusions. For me, the exercise of engaging contrary ideas and assumptions is not to convince the other, but to expand my own understanding and reexamine my assumptions more carefully.
Hi again :)
I don't think I said that controversies necessarily have a solution, I said that with understanding, the controversial nature of a topic drops away and it becomes a basic topic to discuss. Controversy is generally discussed at a highly emotional level which rarely gives room for quality discourse.
I am glad you disagree with me. At least that is a position.