In These Times

How quickly and ironically "rcln7910" confirms the point that "abayer" makes about how easy it is to discount the worst behavior of one's own clan or national leaders. "We had absolutely no idea" usually means "We could not afford to believe such things because these people are our 'protectors'. If our 'protectors' commit evil deeds where in God's name can we turn?" Only those with a strong ability to discern right from wrong and hold all sides accountable to the same standards can afford to face the unvarnished facts. Others need to discount facts in a rigid way to maintain their …

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