Arguments - 9/25

To answer the first question, "Do people argue?," the simple answer is yes. Now going more in depth on an argument, a huge question to the argument is, why does this concern you? For example, you all know I am a huge soccer fan, so for my example argument I'll discuss the fact that the MLS (Major League Soccer) will one day become a major league such as the EPL and La Liga. So why does this argument matter to me? From playing soccer my whole life and being American, it would make sense for me to care for American soccer (MLS). In my opinion, I'd love for something I cherish to be the best it can be. This means, if someone undersizes what I enjoy, I will retaliate and argue to stand my ground. This idea can relate to every modern day argument. People have opinions and values, and these opinions and values aren't the same as others. This means there will be a disagreement. But a disagreement isn't an argument. I believe that when someone undermines another's values, and that said person retaliates, that is an argument. I believe arguments can and cannot prove to accomplish something. I believe the best result of an argument is being able to get your point across and if that person retains your argument. With my example of the MLS, I know people will believe it won't be anything in the future, but hopefully by me arguing with a proper argument, such as using stats and facts, I can possibly put in their heads that there is a chance. A proper argument shouldn't be about winning or losing, unless it's a debate class. Arguments are solely based off of being able to get your message of in a proper and eloquent way. The purpose of an argument shouldn't be about hurting the other person. In no way should your reason for arguing with another person be to hurt them. That is cynical and twisted, a true moral being wouldn't want to harm the other, the arguer just wants the other to understand their point of view and what side they have taken. I would never attack someone for not liking the MLS, I can argue and tell them why I believe their thoughts aren't fully thought through, but I'm not going to manipulate them just to "win." Arguing is much more than winning. It's about making a difference using perfectly sound rhetoric to show others why you believe in such a cause. 

       Arguing is found in most classes now and days, which I believe is an awesome thing. I believe now and days we live in a society where miscommunication often occurs. I believe if in classes, students should learn how to properly explain their thoughts and beliefs in an eloquent and sophisticated style. People in my life tend to argue for the sake of arguing it seems, and I believe that if we all learned how to better communicate, these arguments would turn into lessons. Professors should respond to criticism well, but I believe most people are afraid to argue someone due to the fact that the teacher holds a higher position.