“To convince a man that he is not making sense is not to change his viewpoint but rather to make an enemy.” This is counter-productive. Ultimately, the goal of understanding hoplophobia is not to make enemies, but to convert enemies into allies.”
See, here I disagree. My aim isn’t to convince the hoplophobe that she is irrational. That’s pointless. My aim is to convine the legislators and the general public who otherwise would give credence to the hoplophobe that she is irrational. The hoplophobe herself is a lost cause.
David,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this!
I still say you qualify as a Journalist.
Unlike, say Cuomo.
“To convince a man that he is not making sense is not to change his viewpoint but rather to make an enemy.” This is counter-productive. Ultimately, the goal of understanding hoplophobia is not to make enemies, but to convert enemies into allies.”
ReplyDeleteSee, here I disagree. My aim isn’t to convince the hoplophobe that she is irrational. That’s pointless. My aim is to convine the legislators and the general public who otherwise would give credence to the hoplophobe that she is irrational. The hoplophobe herself is a lost cause.