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Old 07-27-2013, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Bucco View Post
For me, the important thing is that any opinion expressed be YOUR opinion, based on your own reading and research, and NOT simply the mouthing of another.

With today's 24/7 cable, we listen but never check to see if what we heard was true. Under those conditions, and by ignoring all other input, we become an empty slate and a pawn.
That's why verification sites like Snopes.com are a good idea for people without time or inclination to do research. You can check your facts before
posting.