“I never yet saw an instance of one of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many on their getting warm, becoming rude, and shooting one another.”
–Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 1808.
Inspiration for the Modern Revolutionary
“I never yet saw an instance of one of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many on their getting warm, becoming rude, and shooting one another.”
–Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 1808.
Jhecht says
Albert Einstein once said astutely, “Peace cannot be solved by force by only achieved by understanding.” I am not sure public debate is a time where real understanding can be achieved.
navy65 says
Voters don’t decide by debates. The candidate we like reaffirms our decision but rarely changes our course of action.
Marcy S says
Isn’t it about time we remove confrontation and conflict and talk out our differences? Choosing a candidate who screams the loudest doesn’t help the public and the country.