>Sounds like "sources" serve two purposes: 1) validate what people already want to hear... "Sounds like" and "is" are two different things. I'm actually quite

>Sounds like "sources" serve two purposes: 1) validate what people already want to hear... "Sounds like" and "is" are two different things. I'm actually quite open-minded and happy to be shown that that is actually the case. I have no opinion one way or another whether or not it is, but it's quite a tall claim and I'm simply curious as to it's accuracy. Knowing whether or not it's true would absolutely help to improve my understanding of that issue. >... and 2) provide a road block for opposing arguments to prevent having to discuss them. See above, regarding open-mindedness. Data's data - if your claim is right, your claim is right. >No, I won't provide "sources". Alrighty then, enjoy your day.