Reply #52: A more powerful emotional response [View All]

[ronnie624]

does not necessarily translate into more knowledge or a greater understanding of events. In fact, it's more likely to have the opposite effect. It is universally accepted as a matter of fact, that people in a state of emotional agitation are more likely to have their judgment impaired.

And anyone can read and analyze facts. One's geographical location of residence alone, does not make one any better informed than anyone else, regardless of the topic, especially in an era of almost instantaneous communication of news and information.