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Subject:	what do you think of editorals regarding the environment?
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Wed, 30 May 2001 02:53:58 GMT
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This syndicated column appear in today's issue of the Toledo Blade: http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/sowell052401.asp I have never before in my life seen such misunderstanding and miscommunication of facts in a single editorial. Disregarding the authors philosphical points, he has almost (and potentially zero) no grasp of basic scientific concepts- most notably the concept of forest succesion. Enough of my thoughts for now. I'm curious to know what other people think of this editorial. Do you believe any of it? Does it color your views? Should facts be checked in opinion pieces? I'm interested in discussing this, I think we all could learn something from it. -chris

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		Re: what do you think of editorals regarding the environment?
What I think about this editorial can't really be described in words appropriate for this forum, but this guy's constant use of negative adjectives to describe a group of people concerned about taking action in situations that don't involve their (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: what do you think of editorals regarding the environment?
(...) the most disgusting pieces of religious conservative propoganda I've ever read. I'd say more, but it would probably be a TOS violation. ;) (...) Not to mention a basic lack of respect towards other creatures on this planet. To me, he is (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: what do you think of editorals regarding the environment?
(...) Which facts in particular? The piece seemed largely devoid of facts. (...) He seems to have skyscraper succesion down pat. (...) There's nothing to believe. No. By whom? (...) I don't know about anyone else, but I already knew that kooks were (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: what do you think of editorals regarding the environment?
Sowell is a syndicated Uncle Tom...uh...columnist that frequently appears in the Orange County Register. Let's just say he doesn't let facts get in the way of his opinions. People who hold other opinions from him aren't just wrong, they are (...) (23 years ago, 30-May-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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