We live in an amazing time. Books are readily available, and the internet provides ready access to a wealth of information. And yet, with all this newfound wealth, it is remarkably common to see people enthusiastically promote opinions on topics about which they remain steadfastedly uninformed.
No one doubts the right to irresponsible speech, but the underlying communication is clear: 'As far as I'm concerned, this topic does not warrant the effort involved in even the most modest inquiry'. I suspect that this speaks more to the value of the opinion than the value of the topic.
No one doubts the right to irresponsible speech, but the underlying communication is clear: 'As far as I'm concerned, this topic does not warrant the effort involved in even the most modest inquiry'. I suspect that this speaks more to the value of the opinion than the value of the topic.
Never must the church tire of reminding men that they have a moral responsibility to be intelligent. [MLK]