NP: Iraq

[David Morris]

--- Jon <jmsmall at vheissu.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
>
> David Morris wrote:
> 
> Being sceptical about such statements on face value is different from being
sceptical about such statements without proper evidence. I doubted that
particular statement, I doubt most things I hear which come from interested
parties whose position it supports, until they are corroborated. Doesn't
everyone? Isn't that the way we avoid being manipulated and keep ourselves
fully informed? You're claiming that I apply this principle selectively - I
don't think this is supported in what I've written.

When one scoffs at a particular report one needs to ask the honest question
"why do so?"  Is it bias, like those Millisons who wish their prophecies of
doom to come to pass?  Or does one have more solid reasons?  All intelligence
comes from "interested parties," as do prognostications.  Doubt is necesary,
but should be even-handedly applied.  I'll accept that you do so apply it.

David Morris



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