The level road is paved with the rules of mutual respect. A basic rule of respect is not to seek advantage over, but clarification of, opposite views. Then wait for clarification. When positions stand or fall on their own as individuals take responsibility for their own perceptions, quality decisions become the norm. Listening to what someone says until they quit listening to themselves opens the door to you being listened to until you quit listening to yourself.
People listen to conflicting views when they are convinced their view has been understood.
The road belongs to everyone. Playing chicken and risking a head-on collision is dangerously immature. The rules of the road are the same for all. Principles rule rather than intimidation or manipulation. People can be their best selves in spite of their worst selves.