You may not want to become involved in a conversation with a specific person
or a group of people because you fear they will never see your side of things.
You know you will have to defend your point and hear another side, but that
isn't really a bad idea, Moonchild. Even though you may believe you will
staunchly defend your own point of view, if you listen to another perspective,
you might begin to see the situation in larger view, and you may even change
your mind. Don't be afraid of learning more.