tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831610212593277605.post1184342606532256607..comments2010-01-15T12:06:45.907-07:00Howard Towthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05273615950225220573htowt@tcitb.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831610212593277605.post-6097170462689427862010-01-15T12:06:45.907-07:002010-01-15T12:06:45.907-07:00Journalizer:<br /><br />Excellent post! It was good to see your commenter point out the divisive characterizations in our political discussions, and then see that same person rise to the defense of a person under attack.<br /><br />Now we just need to find a way to ensure these good citizens have a greater impact on our culture...Howard Towthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05273615950225220573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2831610212593277605.post-48374930750611791952010-01-15T11:32:39.544-07:002010-01-15T11:32:39.544-07:00Below is a comment from the article you posted. The commenter below has an open mind. I believe he has an open mind because when we question conclusions and consider all angles, that is when we understand there are multiple sides to every argument (open mind). I believe those who subscribe to dogma dictated to them without question are those who are intolerant and exhibit &quot;outright hatred&quot; for other ideologies.<br /><br />In fact, my experience trying to rationally debate political topics unsuccessfully has convinced me that a person denies reasonable arguments, only if his beliefs are indoctrination (artificial). However, I notice that if he develops his own beliefs he is able to tolerate other ideas. <br /><br /><a href="d5be070f187117797553f63c536b1886.html" rel="nofollow">link to comment</a> from the article reviewing Skousen&#39;s book:<br /><br />You miss something that&#39;s essential about anyone&#39;s ideology. Just because he likes Skousen&#39;s ideas doesn&#39;t mean he agrees with everything Skousen has written. Just because he&#39;s a Mormon doesn&#39;t mean he agrees with everything the church preaches. This is the sort of gotcha article that says very little about Beck himself and focuses almost entirely on an author he admires. If Beck is so easily dismissible then why do his ideas have such power? The Senate just cut funding to Acorn, which was largely because Beck drew attention to the corruption in that organization. He did the same with the Van Jones story. The guy cares about protecting the constitution of this country, and he&#39;s sincere about it.Journalizerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14714563638231744617noreply@blogger.com