Thursday, March 16, 2017

The Danger of Not Thinking




There was an article in Breitbart today in re Trump's budget proposals, specifically relating to the defunding of PBS. In the comments section there was this observation from Aryan Alpha Male:

"Taxpayers shouldn't pay for something they don't use, don't like, and can live without."

Using that brilliant logic, those of you without children shouldn't have to pay taxes that go to education. If you drive a car, don't pay taxes that go towards public transit. Don't like the wall? Don't pay! Can you live without a new aircraft carrier? Don't pay! See the IRS for more details.

I've been overusing this George Carlin quote lately but it is, sadly, so stunningly appropriate: “Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.”

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