“Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. Against stupidity we are defenseless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict one’s prejudgment simply need not be believed – in such moments the stupid person even becomes critical – and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous.”
Good stuff. You are doing good work. I am confident that the gender ideology battleship is being turned, even in Canada, via efforts such as yours and many many others. As more parents find out about the bad faith actions of school boards and other institutions, they are speaking up and rebelling. Canada is in general trouble, but there remain enough rationalists I am confident we will get our act together.
The schools I was in secretly promoted puberty blockers despite their association with “osteoporosis, mood disorders, seizures, cognitive impairment and, when combined with cross-sex hormones, and sterility.”
“Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice. One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. Evil always carries within itself the germ of its own subversion in that it leaves behind in human beings at least a sense of unease. Against stupidity we are defenseless. Neither protests nor the use of force accomplish anything here; reasons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict one’s prejudgment simply need not be believed – in such moments the stupid person even becomes critical – and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside as inconsequential, as incidental. In all this the stupid person, in contrast to the malicious one, is utterly self satisfied and, being easily irritated, becomes dangerous by going on the attack. For that reason, greater caution is called for when dealing with a stupid person than with a malicious one. Never again will we try to persuade the stupid person with reasons, for it is senseless and dangerous.”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Excellent essay. Canada is in a world of trouble.
Canada is led by donkeys who hate it's citizens and feeds them ideology rather than truth.
Good stuff. You are doing good work. I am confident that the gender ideology battleship is being turned, even in Canada, via efforts such as yours and many many others. As more parents find out about the bad faith actions of school boards and other institutions, they are speaking up and rebelling. Canada is in general trouble, but there remain enough rationalists I am confident we will get our act together.
No drugs or surgeries for kids. The XY trans “women” activists can go jump in the lake. End of discussion.
The schools I was in secretly promoted puberty blockers despite their association with “osteoporosis, mood disorders, seizures, cognitive impairment and, when combined with cross-sex hormones, and sterility.”