There's nothing I like less than bad arguments for a view that I hold dear.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
As a writer I've learned certain lessons. One of them is to be careful about how you put a view, and to bear in mind how easily and readily you'll be misinterpreted.
People have used my views for purposes which are very different from mine.
My views naturally have mellowed. Most of the critics have been more or less nice to me.
It feels great to have your own views reflected back to you, and you feel so right, but actually it's very dangerous. Because to make good decisions, you need to have a clear view of what all the options are.
I understand that it's good tactics to categorize me as a close-minded, unobjective extremist, but nobody that respects me has those views.
If you don't like what someone has to say, argue with them.
I think it's important to have perspective and to look at what you don't necessarily want to see.
I find it preferable not to have public opinions about anything. It's good for me to shut up.
Sometimes I have to compromise my views, but I never compromise on issues like the death penalty and the arm trade laws, despite what the readers or letters may say.
I like arguments.