In a multi-cultural, pluralistic society in can be really hard to decide what's right or wrong-what is ethical and what isn't. Even in group of people sharing similar backgrounds division can occur over topics we care about (politics anyone?). It's sometimes easier to say "I'm a moderate" or "I really don't care" than it is to get into a debate and risked being called insensitive.
If your are going to take on an important issue, either in your own internal dialog or with another person, there are at least three things you should do before you "open your mouth". They are define your terms, define the problem as you see it, and determine what evidence you have to support your positions. While this is only a starting point it is necessary to understand your position, as well as it strengths and weaknesses.
More on this as we go along but for now, "A problem well-defined is a problem half solved" (John Dewey).
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