I haven’t commented in a while, but I’ve still been following this thread.
It is undoubtedly a spirited debate, but I’m curious:
@ Moanalua & Grawdaddy: What are you two trying to accomplish?
Graw, do you realize that no amount of reasoning is going to change how Moanalua feels about the loss of Pontiac? Its apparent by his tenacity on several forums, including this one, that he is thinking with his heart on this. If you’re trying to convince him that Pontiac returning is a lost cause, than is it possible that you’re argument otherwise is a lost cause as well?
Moanalua, do you realize that no amount of heartfelt discussion is going to change the facts as Grawdaddy sees them? He has repeatedly brought forth statistics and evidence to contrast with your views. Do you believe that you will change his mind?
Guys, you both are arguing from two disparate worldviews. And now the discussion has devolved down to semantics and tearing apart the words used instead of focusing on the point and the understanding you’re trying to convey.
So what are you two trying to prove? That Pontiac should return? You each have proven yourselves right. And both of you adamantly believe the other is wrong, and are unwilling to concede that the others’ point of view is untenable. It seems like you’re at an impasse.
A very wise man once asked: “What is Truth?”
Another respected man has been attributed to this question: “Who is the greater fool? The fool, or the person foolish enough to argue with the fool?”
(I don’t claim to know the answer to any of those questions.) 😉
