I recently attended a function to support local law enforcement, seeking to encourage them during a time when their job is especially difficult. We had a great group of friends and family together as we cheered on the men and women who sacrifice a lot to protect our town.
There was another group that formed just down the street in
protest to what we were doing. It was clear, as one of my kids pointed out, that
“they just want to be mad.” Unfortunately, members of this other gathering were
able to engage a few people from our group and instigate an argument that went
exactly nowhere. The problem with some people is that they aren’t interested in
the truth or being enlightened, they just want to argue. Fighting is more
important than facts.
And that tendency is as prevalent today as any time I can
remember since I have been alive. Whether it’s mask wearing, political
affiliations, race, religion, or myriad other unfortunate dividers, so many on
either side of those disputes seem far more concerned with picking a fight than
they do with increasing their knowledge or uncovering the truth.
When faced with a possible confrontation involving someone
who just wants to argue, don’t engage. Don’t take the bait. Regardless of the
evidence or virtue supporting your beliefs, your opposition simply is not
interested in discovering facts. They only want the fight.
Resist the urge to try to be “right.” Otherwise, you just
end up being dragged into the mud and mire with them. It’s a lose-lose
proposition. Remember, don’t try to wrestle a pig. You’ll both get muddy, but
the pig likes it.
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