Like many rational people, I believe you take extreme care not to unfairly dismiss those who disagree with you. But “over the top abusive” comments should be judged for what they are – “ad hominem” rants directed against the person rather than the position they are maintaining. As such, I believe they usually reveal that the abuser lacks sound arguments against the position being ranted against.
I look forward to the Opinion page in my Chronicle Herald each week and your column is the highlight of that section. I rarely disagree with any of your well researched and incisive commentary but unfortunately I too may be classed as “yet another aging privileged white male” so I guess my support does not count for much !
Bill, very well done.You may not get everything right but the exercise to bring forward well researched and topical subjects is worth the price of admission!
Like many rational people, I believe you take extreme care not to unfairly dismiss those who disagree with you. But “over the top abusive” comments should be judged for what they are – “ad hominem” rants directed against the person rather than the position they are maintaining. As such, I believe they usually reveal that the abuser lacks sound arguments against the position being ranted against.
Steve Chipman | December 15, 2018 |
I look forward to the Opinion page in my Chronicle Herald each week and your column is the highlight of that section. I rarely disagree with any of your well researched and incisive commentary but unfortunately I too may be classed as “yet another aging privileged white male” so I guess my support does not count for much !
Nicholas Carson | December 14, 2018 |
Bill, very well done.You may not get everything right but the exercise to bring forward well researched and topical subjects is worth the price of admission!
Peter Stuart | December 14, 2018 |
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Bill F | December 14, 2018 |