Taboo Subjects

I was once advised never to, in good company, discuss money, religion or politics. What do people nearly always end up discussing but precisely these topics in one way or another?  It's not to say they do so peaceably and that proves the fear that they might be inflammatory and thus, should be avoided. That leaves the weather, the kids and one's health as discusson and how boring is that?  One should not deny the three topics stated earlier, because they are not actually the issue. It is behaviors when discussing the topics, that  are to blame.  Topics such as money, religion and politics often, since they are very personal, become confrontational it is true. But should that fact deny discussion? It seems to me that if one is discussing or even arguing, there are societal rules about doing so in a way that is not offensive. What are the rules? First someone offering an opinion, is doing merely that. Those hearing it, should listen and may argue the point after, giving their ideas and making their points, without expecting to force them on others. Sometimes you must simply compromise and let it go. It is a discussion, not a war. If one can't discuss without anger, one shouldn't discuss at all. Some argue about money matters. Money matters even for those who say "it isn't about money". Most of the time, it is about money. Almost every thing we do and talk about, has, in some way, something to do with money. Money has never been the evil, but how we use it often is. And then, comes religion as a topic. We all have it or not.  From what I glean from our constitution, it is a freedom and a right to choose a religion. There isn't just one religion that we have to practice. What you choose is yours and what I choose is mine. Here is an example. As I have heard about one particular religion: "oh, ha ha, you get your sins forgiven and then, you can just go out and do them all over again". I guess those who use that uniformed position, forget the bottom line, "go and sin no more". It's human nature to take things out of context as argument. But it is unfair argument and that should be pointed out. Next we argue about politics.  I thought a political choice was something personal and private and above judgement. Whatever party you choose is your preference, and while others may try to convince you that their choice is better, and tell you why, it won't change your mind if you are adamant. And it should not lead to fisticuffs.  Your personal beliefs in whatever, are entirely yours and as such, are protected under the law. Why then do some individuals persist in forcing their choices on others who have different beliefs? And why is it disallowed to discuss such situations publicly, when they are clearly  in our country's constitution as rights and privileges. Learning and practicing the rules of debate and argument would make our lives much more peaceful, publicly and personally if only we used them.