Re: Doug Flutie...A football life
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 5:38 pm
Well.... it's just that you were really ticked at him and even created a thread about it... but it looks like you've mellowed on the matter so good on you. Anyway my main point was you changed your mind on Phillips based on some unknown info that surfaced after your initial evaluation of the matter. Our exchange on Torts was along a similar theme.KnowItAll wrote:I vaguely remember there being a torts issue, but cannot remember the details. I think I dissed him for something he said, but cant remember what or how you (I assume) defended him.
I took my position not specifically to defend him or even to attack you but it was about the broader principle of not jumping to conclusions without all the facts. It's a part of human nature I suppose, but technology has made this phenomenon worse IMHO as it's become rather easy for people to express premature views that can get embedded in the public consciousness before the truth becomes fully understood. The Torts thing is small beer; there are instances of this where the stakes are far higher (falsely accused crime suspects, etc). There's the old saying about a lie travelling halfway around the world before the truth even gets its boots on; it's as true as ever.