> I think the one-line quote would persuade people more readily than the 10-line quote. Sure, and "My opponent once made a tweet that could arguably be interp

> I think the one-line quote would persuade people more readily than the 10-line quote. Sure, and "My opponent once made a tweet that could arguably be interpreted as racist" will persuade even more people. But this article is not about persuading people. It's about two people with opposite opinions who recognize that they might be wrong, sharing the evidence that supports those opinions in hopes of learning something. Persuading people is what you do when you already know you're right.