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I think a lot of the time, arguing with a bigoted opinion is a fruitless endeavour. Somebody usually gets riled up, nobody comes away having learned something, and nobody seems to change their opinion.
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When it comes to persuading people, the benefit is usually for the observers, who can be convinced or might be on a journey of changing beliefs. I've never known a public debate to change the mind of a debater, but every single debate sees audience members change their minds.