It's appropriate to express your ideas in a non-confrontational way.
Ted is having a conversation with his landlord, and his landlord wants to know more about Ted's politics.
Ted wants to tell his landlord some of his political views.
Ted tells his landlord that he just thinks everyone should have healthcare.
Ted tells his landlord that landlords shouldn't exist and that the money they make is not earned.
Ted's landlord doesn't argue with Ted and respects his opinion.
Ted's landlord becomes upset and never wants to talk to Ted again.