Don,
As a really, really, really old guy, I have to admit that many young
people are much sharper than I am.
I don't think that anyone implied that someone was stupid because he was
young. I believe that it was only a question (not a negative judgement
about youth in general) and was asked because some of the posts have
been extremly immature and (for that reason) age was a somewhat relevant
question. (IMHO)
Respectfully,
Walt
Don Perrett wrote:
>
> This issue of age was brought up. Although there is a direct correlation
> between age and wisdom/knowledge, this does not necessarily hold true all
> the time. I have seen seniors that have little to no knowledge of just about
> anything. On the other hand, I have seen young people that know as much as
> anyone. The amount of dedication one takes in accomplishing a task, even
> studying, is the more pertinent factor. To assume that just because someone
> is young they must be stupid is arrogant and shows senility. Why? If it were
> only up to older folks to make decisions and judgments, then we wouldn't be
> using the internet to have these discussions. Don't underestimate youth. It
> is our youth that defines our world not people on their way out. No
> disrespect intended to those of age.
> Don P
-- =================================== Walt Hicks <wallyshoes@mindspring.com> In any consistent theory, there must exist true but not provable statements. (Godel's Theorem)You can only find the truth with logic If you have already found the truth without it. (G.K. Chesterton) ===================================
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