To paraphrase Barry,

"I know what I believe: Don't bother me with the Truth."

It seems that anyone who is not willing to listen to the points presented by the other side ( in ANY arguement) is admitting that they fear that they have no support for their own opinions. This does NOT mean a blind acceptance of another's statements ( as CarolC seems to think is required), but looking into what the point is, and what evidence is provided.

It is always possible to disagree as to the meaning of facts, but it ( should be) possible to agree as to the facts of what has happened.