On 10 mar, 15:25, "steve" wrote:
> On 10-Mar-2010, Howard Brazee wrote:
>
> > Lots of people assume that since they are obviously Right, then
> > everybody else is obviously Wrong.
>
> I think, for many, it goes far deeper than an assumption. =A0For some, it=
's an
> emotional need to credit themselves ("Im good because I care"), a matter =
of
> social connections (shared values giving them a sense of belonging), or
> simply adopting any stance that lines thier pocket (other guy taxes,
> handouts). =A0In my experience, it is a rare person who even examines his
> beliefs.
>
> steve
>
http://tinyurl.com/yhvj96g
as that columnist says, examined lives belongs to apples
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> "It is no excuse for presumptuous ignorance, that it is directed by insol=
ent
> passion."
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=A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 Edmund Burke.
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