Pseudo Arguments

Pseudo arguments are very frustrating because you know no matter what you can not persuade the person to change their mind.  It is so easy for me to get very mad when arguing with someone that wont even consider you point of view, yet you are willing to consider theirs.  I have experienced this many times if the topic of politics come up with people my age.  When it comes to an argument about Democrats versus Republican with people my age, I can barley stand to listen.  I feel that a lot of people my age I know simple fallow their parents example and don't have their own real opinion they just feel like they are right and there is know changing it.  I think its important to not subject yourself to one side so you can open yourself up to all the possibilities.  Many times when getting into these arguments the person doesn't even have real information to back up their statement.  They simply say "because its the right thing to do," or make a bad comment about the opposing side thinking that this somehow justifies their reasoning.  In general, pseudo arguments are pointless because they don't go anywhere.  I think it is important to listen to others sides and take it into consideration in order to add growth to your opinion.