After watching a handful of debate shows and listening to various podcasts where people passionately argue their positions on controversial issues, I found myself wondering what it would be like to join one of these discussions myself. The idea was tempting at first. The thought of sitting across from a well-known host, or perhaps a panel of experts, and engaging in a spirited exchange of ideas had a certain appeal. But as I thought more about it, I realized that stepping into that arena wou...