Conceding To Opposing Views

It is good to know that when presenting an opposing argument, that it is not necessary to refute all of the opposing view. Conceding some points can actually help you argument to at least appear to be fair and add credibility. There have been many times I  have read things which I thought the writer actually missed or only skimmed over what I thought was the most important aspect of an issue. Not that I disagreed with everything in a paper just maybe what the actual focus should have been. It is good to know that I can focus on a particular event and not have to disagree with the idea as a whole. On page 132, the author explains that it is not necessary to try to convince an audience to go against what is commonly understood such as legalizing drugs will cause more addicts, only that the benefits to the community as a whole outweigh the risks associated with legalizing drugs. I do not agree with this idea however the analogy shows me how beneficial conceding some points can be.