Dumb Arguments Part II

Dumb Argument: "Gun laws reduce crime."

Response: Statistics have shown that communities and states with the toughest gun laws tend to have the most crime (i.e. New York and D.C.). Let's see - a criminal knows community A has guns, and community B does not. Where do you suppose he will go?

Dumb Argument: "We should sit down and talk with the terrorist states because diplomacy is the answer."

Response: Diplomacy would be the answer if the folks on the other side were sane and reasonable, and willing to enter into an honest discussion. But the fact remains that terrorist states have an agenda, and have no intention of changing their beliefs. It's like asking a priest to stop praying, or trying to pacify a hungry lion with words. In the '30's, everyone tried to pacify Hitler with diplomatic efforts and appeasement. See how well it worked?

Dumb Argument: "We must be politically correct to avoid hurting people's sensitivities."

Response: OK. A fat person is weight challenged and an illegal immigrant is "undocumented". And when you say that, they know you are calling them fat or illegal. Just because you use different words does not change the meaning - or the truth. Hence, being politically correct does nothing more than draw attention to an issue, making it even more hurtful. But it allows the liberal elites to be even more smug, as they wrongly believe they have eliminated a stigma simply by changing the language. It's like carbon offsets - it's just a "feel good" thing that has no substance. Political correctnes is damaging to all - people still feel hurt, but the politically correct snobs can free themselves of guilt, or change perceptions by covering the truth. Political correctness was never about sparing anyone's feelings. It has always been about freeing oneself of guilt, or changing perceptions to push an agenda.

Dumb Argument: "The Menorah may be displayed on public property, but not the Cross or Nativity, because the Menorah is not a religious icon. Christians may display a tree."

Response: The Menorah is one of the most revered religious symbols of Judaism, whereas the "Christmas tree" has absolutely no religious significance whatever. To compare one with the other is absurd.

Dumb Argument: "Illegal immigrants should have all the same rights as any American citizen because they are human beings."

Response: With that logic, we would be obligated to guarantee those rights to every person in the world, and they should all be entitled to our entitlements. That said, with American rights come American responsibilities - one of which is adherence to our laws. The very first act of illegal immigrants in this country is illegal - coming across without permission. If an immigrant does not accept American responsibilities, they should not be entitled to American rights. They go hand-in-hand.

Dumb Argument: "Ballots should be in various languages to accommodate non-English speaking voters."

Response: Since our naturalization laws require a person to learn English before becoming a citizen, there are no "non-English speaking voters." If they cannot speak English, they cannot be a naturalized citizen, and therefore cannot vote.

Dumb Argument: "We need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions because it is a pollutant causing global warming." (that noted group of climatologists we call the Supreme Court :o)

Response: First, carbon dioxide is not a pollutant - it is, and always has been an essential, major atmospheric gas (one of three - oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen), and is what all plants breathe. Reduce carbon dioxide and you reduce the amount of breathable air for all plants, which then reduces the source of food for all higher animals - including us. Second, there is no scientific evidence to prove carbon dioxide contributes significantly to any warming. Third, there is no proof - only speculation - that global warming is even ocurring. The jury is still out, and qualified climatologists disagree. Finally, the justices of the Supreme Court are discussing a topic which none of them even understands or has any substantial knowledge, so they really need to butt out.