That's it right there... but many don't think through all the ramifications of that idea. Some of them are:
1. It's your actions that define you as stupid, not your mental ability. Therefore...
2. You don't have to be a genius to do the right thing, and...
3. Conversely, being mentally bright is no assurance that you won't do the wrong thing. Not only that...
4. The ethical choice corresponds to the most beneficial choice. Making correct ethical choices can be done out of simple good-heartedness even without mental acuity; and finally:
5. These simple ethics are cornerstone values. Things like 'be honest,' 'be trustworthy,' 'be true to your word,' 'people are worth more than politics,' 'drugs won't make your life better,' 'listen to your mama,' and so on... these are foundational values of the life well-lived, and of Western civilization.
That's what "Stupid is as stupid does" means.
Very good post my FRiend :-)
And that is really, honestly a brilliant post.
Thank you.
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