"Today, we interrupt the constant discussion of politics to vent our spleens at the under-30 generation, and at other random portions of the popular culture who have little appreciation for experience, history, manners and common courtesy, or respectful discourse backed by sustained and developed logic.
For those under 30 who do not merit the criticisms herein -- and there are plenty of them -- please accept apologies in advance: You are not implicated, and you know who you are."
My favorite:
"7) An assertion is not a reasoned argument. Nor is a series of assertions. Your opinion isn't valuable because it's yours; it's valuable if you back it up with reason, with an explanation of cause and effect. And not all opinions are equally valid. And emotion, especially anger, does not an opinion make. And invective isn't a proof of authenticity"
On the other hand, this advice can also be directed at a lot of people OVER 30.
You know who you are.
Bubba: That's a great article. Let me know if you want to follow up on that item we spoke about. Jeff
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