Re: death penalty

On 17 Nov., 13:27, Thom Madura <Tommad...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote:
Thom Madura wrote:
Ron Hunter wrote:
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The most telling is that if BRAINS were the answer - then we would
logically elect the smartest people to our governments. It appears
that that might not always be the case (lol). Yet - if you ask - the
majority of voters will tell you that they "used their brains" in
choosing a candidate.
And what are they SUPPOSED to use, their feet?

I believe the point was that even when people do use their brains, the
outcome is not always good. That is why they developed erasable ink
and pencils with erasers right on top. One cannot just say that people
should THINK before they do something. Often - the best result comes
from something you do not think through. Similarly - those things that
you agonize over are not always successful.

Remember - If you have been to Texas - visual information would tell
you that the earth is FLAT.

Huh? I guess you haven't been to central Texas, or the 'Big Bend' area.
Neither are by any stretch flat.

From the top of the Astrodome you once could see for hundreds of miles

And which shape does the horizon have? Ever thought why what you see
is called sur"round"ing? I stood on top of the bay of Kotor in Croatia
a few years ago and it was one of the most impressive views I ever had
in my life. I could see way over the Adratic sea to Italy!!!
300kilometres! I´m sure from Italy noone could see the cliffs in
their total hight - if it was visible at all. And to your comparison
with the astrodome. Turn the point of view around and try to see the
tower from the farest point you can see from its top. You will
definately not see its basis. Guess why....
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