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Old 11-10-2008, 08:37 PM   #66
mjh215
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Originally Posted by vivaldirules View Post
No, I don't think that conclusion can be drawn, Nate. This isn't a contest where we can determine truth by examining the number or character of the people supporting or denouncing it. I think the conclusion is that, as in political, religious, and similar matters, many people have become strongly willed in their personal beliefs on this particular subject, have become less than objective about fact-based discussions about it, and have become defensive about their position. And I think we should all look in the mirror when we consider that.
That was one of the best descriptions of the way people have become ignorant when discussing this issue. (and MANY other topics in this increasingly polarized world)

-MJ

PS I'm so entertained by the fact that a RIP post on a book forum for an author still turns into a political pissing match...
PPS His final book was called Next, guess it should have been titled Last. (Yes, I'm going to hell)
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