All to often, a horrible crime is committed, and the news media seizes upon a “likely suspect.” This person then has their name dragged through the mud, and is harassed 24/7, only to be proven innocent at a later date. When that happens, the media circus dies down, and this innocent person is left with [...]
I’ve noticed that in our society, we seem to be in a “race to the bottom,” insofar as civility and politeness are concerned. This is especially true when it comes to debating politically or otherwise contentious issues. Allow me to explain why I see this as a problem:
It may be obvious to some, but I though I would make the fact clear: Just about every hot button issue, ranging from abortion, to capital punishment, all involve a “balancing test”:
