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Originally Posted by Raphi'Elohim
nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people. -H.L Mencken
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Baloney. Many casinos have gone bankrupt, even ones owned by people other than he who must not be named.
Also, I don't believe that intelligence = reader.
I think the main reason I don't watch television is impatience. I like a book better because I control the pace. That doesn't make me dumb, but it sure doesn't mean I'm smart.
Movies? Yes, I can watch them in the theater with my wife, as the lack of distraction, and reluctance to admit the cost of admission was wasted, makes me likely to stay. Fortunately, my wife Barbara and I have similar notions as to when it gets so bad that walking out is essential.
P.S. Having said that, I do admit to liking it when a child of ours reads.