Again when it comes to ethical moral religious political views to suggest that one who is not willing to discuss these issues is closed minded is mistaken on at least two counts. First such a person assumes that this closed minded person never explored other points of view. Secondly this person may not wish to enter an exchange because they do not wish to engage in a discussion they recognize may lead to unpleasant discussion. Essentially universities have had such a tight lid on free speech for so long political correctness is a way of life.
Let's take for instance the issue of gay lesbian. Anyone who voices an opposition can only be doing so because they are bigoted or homophobic. My response to such an accuser is " now who is being closed minded"?
Too often people say they are seeking understanding but they simply want agreement and again why all the aforementioned topics and a few more can never be freely and fully discussed.
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