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How different is this from people spouting off their political party lines without really understanding the platform? It's human nature. We should not be requir
by twodave 6y ago
How different is this from people spouting off their political party lines without really understanding the platform? It's human nature. We should not be required to let morons doing moronic things dissuade us from our natural reactions and feelings.
I personally enjoy the way Linus tends to lead with his emotional reaction and then explain the layers behind it. I get the impression he often backtracks from his initial position because he's just giving the topic more thought, which is a mature response. The fact that he's a well-known figure doesn't excuse him from the privilege of being a human who learns.
- paulmd 6y ago> The fact that he's a well-known figure doesn't excuse him from the privilege of being a human who learns being a well-known leader does convey a certain expectation of emotional maturity and moderation. Hyperbolic and mercurial individuals are generally considered to be a poor fit for leadership positions. Yes, it may be human nature to react emotionally, but this is something most people grow out of at a fairly young age, and we certainly expect our leaders to be reasoned and measured about their reactions.
- twodave 6y agoI guess I don't really disagree with you. Still, there's value in knowing how people really feel about a topic, and with Linus that's rarely in doubt.