discuss political matters with people whose opinions differ radically from one’s own. For the same reason, I believe it is a sound idea to attend not only the meetings of one’s own party but of the opposition. Find out what people are saying, what they are thinking, what they believe. This is an invaluable check on one’s own ideas. Are we right in what we think or is there a different approach that might be more effective? Are we clinging to an outmoded theory? Which policy is best for the people, best for our government, best for the world? If we are to cope intelligently with a changing
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