moxa1: critical thinking is critical for survival. The more each individual sheds virtually every "accepted" concept and yearns and searches for the truth, then our planet will began to resemble the intended life community.
Years ago, I was asked to take a deep psychological profile. One section was free-style; in that I was to write one-word descriptions of me. The first two words were: survivor and anti-consensus. A man who was not part of the original team was irritated at my words. I explained thing to him. He snapped at me, "So because everyone uses toilet paper, you are forced to conclude that it must be wrong."
My answer was: "Many parts of the world do not use toilet paper. It is an abrasive. Also, in many people's economy, it is a luxury. Many people are washers rather than wipers. So yes, that's an example of what the majority thinks and it is to be challenged and suspected of being in error."
He was not happy with my response, but was unable to refute it. When one tells someone that he/she does not believe in "the germ theory" and that he/she is anti-vaccine, almost all others start backpedaling. Over three decades later, almost of people with my sphere of influence are also anti-vaccine. They did not take that position just to "group" with me, but rather were compelled to study suggested materials and learn the facts for themselves.
We can do this.
"Keep your state off of my body"
"When in doubt, empty the clip."
