Too many times we only speak of what we think or believe about something and fail to listen to others' points of view. According to the textbook, "arguments are said to be one-sided, multisided, or dialogic."
I am in the military and, more often than not, "arguments" tend to be one-sided. Too many times do I hear, "This is a one way conversation." Regardless of what may or may not have happened, there should always, in my opinion, be two sides to the story.
Writing is the same way. When putting together a piece, you should always think of what your audience may be thinking. Sometimes you have to "agreee to disagree". You may not necessarily agree on something, but you give in to give the impression of agreement.
In the article "Half-Criminals" or Urban Athletes? A Plea for Fair Treatment of Skateboarders, it has the view of a skateboarder and his thoughts on the public view of his sport. He states that, "to the average eye most skateboarders look like misfits or delinquents." It is a one-sided argument because he specifically points the finger at the public. Instead, he should think of ways to change the image .
Point being, don't always think you're right. Life's a two way street.
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