Argument

When argument has incorporated itself into ones life as fluidly as breathing, the last argument had will not necessarily be that of great social tact or intellectual importance. In fact, I spent the majority of the hour long trip back into Columbia persuading my driver that Jeffrey Dahmer had just a right as any American to the pursuit of happiness, and who were we to judge him? I mean sure, he may have broke a vast amount of laws and morals, but he was pursuing his own happiness and society just hadn’t found a way to compensate his will. Not that I condone mass murders or necrophilia in any way, but every person should have equal opportunity. Is that not what our constitution was founded on? While this may seem a ridiculous concept, be assured that it was a valid point.
The point of it was, this conforming, macho, Christian boy needed to have his eyes opened to the fact that there is more to life than he thought. Luckily for me, my usual style of persuasion, that of being adamant and aggressive in my outrageous opinions, seemed to work wonders. And while he didn’t exactly succumb to my way of thinking, in the end he seemed to have given some thought to the issue and met me halfway. Why is it that I use such a direct approach to my arguing? I feel that people will listen a lot less if they feel like they can walk all over someone. But I am not ridiculous, I realize that one needs to be fair in conversation and that others need their say in a matter and I cannot deny them of it. I just wanted to clarify so I don’t get thrown into the group of people that shove their ideas down others throats without letting a word in edge-wise. So my style is showing that I firmly believe in what I am saying, and I don’t let my thoughts quaver.
By far the biggest influence in my life that has created whatever I have become would be my mother. At an early age I was taught to question what I was I told and come to decisions on my own. And through a consecutive slew of events that eventually steered me into becoming a devout radical, nearly always in search of the profound, I have turned arguing into nothing less than an art form. I like the fact that if nothing else, I am consistent. I treat every person the same, no matter what their standing or title. Besides, why should I give an unfair advantage? Everyone has the same opportunity when arguing with me. I don’t have anything to change about that. I approach topics with a clear and logical goal and make sure I reach it. That’s all one could ask for.