Opinions

Why is it that some individuals have such a difficult time accepting opinions with which they do not agree with? Do you think those individuals ever take the time and think that maybe the person who they disagree with feels as strongly about an issue as they do? Or do you think individuals who have a difficult time seeing through the eyes of one they may refer to as naive are really naive themselves? Is it possible that the real naive individual is the one who sees things one sided or close-minded; the one who is unable to appreciate the value of unbiased communication; the one who does not view conversation with a person as an opportunity to grow and become more open minded; the one who cannot see that differing opinions are what make us unique? Why are people so quick to tell you your opinion is mistaken, your emotions are wrong, your reactions are off beam; the answer I believe is because the individual who speaks that way is one who just might be naive; enjoys biased communication; keeps conversation on the surface; and does not treasure differing opinions.