Unscientific Experiment Explained
Yesterday evening, SC&A tried an experiment.
It was a resounding success.
We don't care about your politics and we won't tell you ours (though of course, we are always correct).
One of the commentators, Isabella of Maginificent Octopus, 'got it' with her remarks.
"Im not sure what the point of this experiment is... To see, if when phrased unthreatiningly as a poll, people can state opinions without entering into silly arguments and namecalling?..."
We can be civil and discuss ideas without descending into the netherworld of the 'spin doctors' and professional, name calling agitators. We can disagree without the vitriol and viceral hatred and ensuing vilification and nullification of others with differing ideas and opinions.
This is not an 'entertaining' post (nor was it meant to be), and no doubt will be glossed over by many readers. Nevertheless, it is an important post- and if it gives you pause, or causes you to think for a minute, well, we've done a good thing.
While it is true that it is our style to be caustic and witty (we are, don't try to think of ways to challenge that), we also do very much believe in the great potential and possibilities that each individual posses, given the right outlet and forum.
We know that given the right circumstances, your input, voice and opinion does matter and we want you to participate, on whatever side of the political spectrum you may be.
Participation in a democracy is also a moral issue if you doubt that, consider what the vote meant to the Iraqi people). Inasmuch as we are given the opportunity to participate (and given the state of affairs in much of the world, some might say we have been blessed), it becomes incumbent upon us to do just that- on behalf of ourselves and our community. We are after all, 'Our brother's keepers."
Democracy and freedom are fine things, but they do not instill an inner morality. That has to come from within ourselves.
However you wish to define morality, the best way to exhibit that morality is to participate in a fair and inclusive way.
It was a resounding success.
We don't care about your politics and we won't tell you ours (though of course, we are always correct).
One of the commentators, Isabella of Maginificent Octopus, 'got it' with her remarks.
"Im not sure what the point of this experiment is... To see, if when phrased unthreatiningly as a poll, people can state opinions without entering into silly arguments and namecalling?..."
We can be civil and discuss ideas without descending into the netherworld of the 'spin doctors' and professional, name calling agitators. We can disagree without the vitriol and viceral hatred and ensuing vilification and nullification of others with differing ideas and opinions.
This is not an 'entertaining' post (nor was it meant to be), and no doubt will be glossed over by many readers. Nevertheless, it is an important post- and if it gives you pause, or causes you to think for a minute, well, we've done a good thing.
While it is true that it is our style to be caustic and witty (we are, don't try to think of ways to challenge that), we also do very much believe in the great potential and possibilities that each individual posses, given the right outlet and forum.
We know that given the right circumstances, your input, voice and opinion does matter and we want you to participate, on whatever side of the political spectrum you may be.
Participation in a democracy is also a moral issue if you doubt that, consider what the vote meant to the Iraqi people). Inasmuch as we are given the opportunity to participate (and given the state of affairs in much of the world, some might say we have been blessed), it becomes incumbent upon us to do just that- on behalf of ourselves and our community. We are after all, 'Our brother's keepers."
Democracy and freedom are fine things, but they do not instill an inner morality. That has to come from within ourselves.
However you wish to define morality, the best way to exhibit that morality is to participate in a fair and inclusive way.
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