text: People tend to have varying views on certain topics. For example, if you asked a few random people their opinion on who would be the better president out of all of the candidates running for election, they would have different opinions. But if you listen to why they think that candidate is the best, you may be able to come up with an opinion of your own on the matter. By asking why they think that candidate is the best, they will help you understand their view on the subject. A few people could say that one candidate is the best because that candidate cleaned up their neighborhood for them. On the other hand, someone could say that one candidate was being biased towards the richer neighborhoods and left the other neighborhoods to get worse. Therefore, hearing all sides of an argument is crucial to understanding the topic at hand.