January 03, 2008

It's Time For A Little Perspective

It's time for a little perspective. Rabid souls on both the left and the right clamor about the sad / sorry / disastrous / stoopid / insert-your-denigratory-adjective-here state of affairs in this country. The further outside the mainstream their views are, the louder they clamor; as if they never got past that stage of childhood where volume is mistakenly perceived to be an indicator of rightness.

Most of those with the strongest opinions seem to have the least ability to understand the potentially long-term, far-reaching ramifications of getting what they wish for. Many are so caught up in their fervent belief that they know what's best for others and for society that it borders on the sociopathic.

I like this perspective:
http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/dhenninger/?id=110011073

Posted by camisade at January 3, 2008 07:41 AM | TrackBack
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