[tarheelswamprat]

Believe them if you want. Hide from reality if it makes you feel better. I prefer to keep my eyes wide open.

You're in good company:

"For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it." - Patrick Henry

[jedward]

Agreed! I think the first word I ever learned was “Why?”. I’ve never regretted it.