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6 Post author: cata 08 August 2012 05:58AM

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Comment author: [deleted] 09 August 2012 08:50:39PM *  3 points [-]

Obtained new evidence that made you change your mind about some belief.

I have taken two economics classes over the past few months. Based on evidence obtained through course lectures, reading assignments, and independent research, I have significantly changed my mind on some political issues. It's really interesting to see some issues from the "other side," without really emotionally identifying with them.

That said, I still am trying to keep my commitment not to re-involve myself in politics. I think I am very susceptible to being mindkilled. Though, now I am contemplating whether I should vote this fall...