I am still shocked to see a handful of freepers on here, who actually think the media tells the truth, and actually thinks there is something about this article.
It really confirms how some people no matter how many warnings still get suckered by a con.
Exactly.
And it’s a real problem.
I think we were all raised in more innocent times to show respect for our elders, our teachers, the authorities and the leaders in various fields of expertise.
The historians, scientists, economists, even journalists, news anchors and political leaders were due a certain amount of respect for having risen to the top of their fields.
The problem is that although respect for credentials and obedience to authority may be appropriate for children, in adulthood, there is no place for it in a self-governing Republic.
Respect and obedience must be replaced with philosophic principles, critical thinking skills, independent reason and judgement. And a feirce sense of individual liberty.
Journalists, politicians, historians, scientists, religious leaders, etc. - all can provide society with knowledge and insight - but only when combined with a healthy dose of skepticism, critical thinking skills and independence.
Experts are mere human beings; agenda driven and often grant funded - they are a priceless resource but must be used selectively, like a library, but we as individuals must remain in the driver’s seat.
Trouble is, most people I know don’t operate that way. They like to leave everything to the experts.
It’s going to be our undoing.