> ... dullard
You have a habit of using name-calling in your arguments with people you disagree with. You do it with me all the time. When this tactic of name-calling is used instead of an argument, name-calling is thus a substitute for rational, fact-based arguments against an idea or belief, based upon its own merits, and becomes an argumentum ad hominem.
If you start from the perspective that Kook (or anybody else,) is as entitled to their opinions as you are, you won't have to resort to name-calling to make your points.
So 'who' is actually acting like a dullard here? The one expressing honestly held opinions, or the one calling him names for having those opposing/opposite opinions? What you don't get is; the second you resort to name-calling all civility leaves the conversation and it becomes just you trying to crush/create negative opinion about the other person.
It's revealing of your growth as an individual and of your basic character. You don't try to crush people who disagree with you. Even if you're right... you're wrong.
John
