When you feel strongly about something can you be swayed,

@meandmy3 (2227)
United States
May 23, 2009 11:46am CST
I have some very strong convictions when it comes to smoking, abortions, religion, children, etc, things that I believe in and feel very strongly about. I do not believe that there is much that can change my mind when it comes to certain things. Like infertility treatments should be covered by insurance Immunizations should not be based on age but should be based more on weight and a childs immune system That while I would never have an abortion I understand the need for them to be legal. That everyone has a right to religion, weather that be no religion or that be that they are very active in their church or religion Every child has a right to a good life, to parents that love them and treat them well Drug addict parents should lose their children That if you have more than three babies on the "system" the next one is on you. Smoking should be banned in public places.. sorry this is one I will not change on. things like that. I am willing to listen to what others believe and how they feel about the topic, however I am not certain there is much someone can say that would change my mind about these and many other things. What are yours
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
23 May 09
I can't be swayed on issues that are very important to me. I have a vegan diet and that won't ever change. I am pro-life and wouldn't ever have an abortion. I don't smoke and think smoking shouldn't be allowed in public places or around children. Passive smoking can be harmful. I am interested in other people's opinions. I respect other people's choices.
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@meandmy3 (2227)
• United States
23 May 09
Like you I respect the opinions of others and will listen to them. I do not try to make them feel bad for their feelings or what they believe in. We are all different and all have different convictions, but at the end of the day we all deserve to be treated with respect and kindness
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@Kanani79 (22)
• United States
24 May 09
I don't know if my views on things such as abortion, religion, smoking etc. could be changed. I'm the type of person that will happily listen to what others say. I will take their views into consideration and if those views can somehow sway what I believe in then so be it. I understand that not everyone has the same beliefs as others. I know that some people feel strongly about things such as abortion where some are prolife and others are prochoice. I'm not the type to get angry or upset with someone over their views. I may not believe in what they do but I know that it's just the way goes.