In the meantime, I sympathize with liberals who say we need to do something right now…something like banning random types of firearms, for no particular reason. No, seriously–I get the fact that sometimes we need to do something, just to make a statement…to show that we care…even if what we do is only symbolic. I agree that this is such a time. So this morning, I joined the NRA.I believe we should start expecting our Government to look into "doing nothing" as a viable alternative much more frequently.
"So why do intelligent people consistently make such a hash of things? Because they are smart enough to talk themselves into anything. Ordinary mortals don’t engage in fancy mental gymnastics to reach conclusions that defy common sense. But intellectuals are particularly prone to this." (Shikka Dalmia, Reason Mag, 10/4/2011) A fish out of water living in the 24 square miles surrounded by reality.
Saturday, December 22
John Hinderaker on doing nothing.
He concludes...
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