How Open Minded Do You Consider Yourself?

[TJ in Oregon]

I voted Option 3, but it depends a lot on the issue at hand. I'm certainly more open-minded when it comes to economic issues than social issues.

In a lot of ways, I'm more open-minded in politics than I am in other areas of life. I was told last year that I was the most stubborn person on the cross-country team. I used to have a notecard hanging above my desk that said "No Compromise" on it in bold, red letters. Sometimes I take it levels that make me my own worst enemy.

[TJ in Oregon]

I've also found over the years that on the rare occasions that my mind is completely changed about something, it is almost always changed by a person I start out agreeing with. When I read or hear something I expect to disagree with, that's exactly what happens. But, on occasion I hear someone I agree with on an issue say something that makes me realize I'm on the wrong side.

It usually doesn't change my mind on the spot. It's more that I realize two different aspects of my belief system are in irreparably conflict and one has to change.