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> The problem is that it is easier to jump to a conclusion than it is to stop and think. I think the problem is that our society gives in to stupid people if t
by TomOfTTB 16y ago
> The problem is that it is easier to jump to a conclusion than it is to stop and think.
I think the problem is that our society gives in to stupid people if they scream loud enough. There always has been and always will be fools in the world. People who don't think, don't read and jump to anger as their first reaction.
The difference here is the fool got her way because a school board full of people not wanting to cause trouble backed down rather than confront her.
- ascuttlefish 16y agoI think you've nailed it. Bill Maher asked the media '[C]ould you please stop pitting the ignorant vs. the educated and framing it as a "debate."' Acknowledging ignorant views and handling those who hold them with kids gloves is just another of many possible paths to Idiocracy.
- rbanffy 16y agoCareful. One of the cornerstones of democracy is that the ignorant will chose who also governs the educated if they are numerous enough.
- knieveltech 16y agos/cornerstones of/major bugs in/ There. Fixed that for you.
- rglullis 16y agoNo. It is one of the cornerstones. Democracy is about being treated as equal according to the law . Anyone who thought that was a bug and tried to "fix it" ended up bringing authoritarianism, slavery and less liberty.
- xorglorb 16y ago> The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. - Winston Churchill Sadly true...
- mfukar 16y agoOne could argue that it's the nature of democracy to equalize stupid people to smart people. Of course, there's a subtle distinction between treating all people the same, and giving in to 'fools', that is left as an exercise to the prospective citizen.