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To: The Philosopher who wrote (2615)	4/8/1999 2:25:00 AM
From: D. Long	Respond to of 17770

Theoretical? And what do you suppose the foundation for practical action is? It is precisely because of muddled headed people who are not capable of either constructing or deconstructing the philosophical principles behind action that we read such confused and conflicting opinions on this subject, and on any subject. Refusal to see the principles behind such monsters as bin Laden lead to otherwise intelligent and capable people, such as I am sure you are, to gloss over generalisms and apparent truths and declare they make sense. Such obstinancy has been chronic amongst the worlds intelligensia for a century now, for instance, in regards socialism. Despite the facts, despite the glaring proof of the illegitamacy of an idea, people refuse to believe it is the idea, the "theory" that is at fault. Ideas, ie theory, drives the world, not blind action. Without theory, there is no action. And it does not take age to use your mind. I have seen quite a bit for my age, more than many adults I know. Do not make the mistake of an ad hominem argument against me because I am 25, age is not a refutation.