tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post7217220325174518583..comments2023-06-15T09:13:45.467-04:00Comments on Liberty's Torch: Fusillades Over CharacterFrancis W. Porrettohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05862584203772592282noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557458849091969678.post-3351236935968502712015-10-06T16:44:58.564-04:002015-10-06T16:44:58.564-04:00I have so many tangential reactions to your wonder...I have so many tangential reactions to your wonderful observations and conclusion that I don't know where to begin to write my own screed. So here's the gist of the alternate paths to follow.<br /><br />The ninth commandment: thou shalt not bear false witness (and its offshoot against repeating rumors.) It's essential in a society that favors preservation of truth and liberty that this is adhered to and that its offenders suffer rational consequences. Truth and justice or ruthless power? Which will win this year?<br /><br />Rationality. What's that? Why is it important? Where was it last seen in public debates?<br /><br />Competence, honesty and sincerity versus ruthless ambition and the preservation of power. What are the key attributes between early and late civilizations?<br /><br />This is only a start. My sad inability to write at length is that each topic sets me off on new tangents. They're all yours if you want them.Pascalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00303025432356543062noreply@blogger.com