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We don't always agree with ABC journalist John Stossel of 20/20 fame.
But a section of Stossel's new book Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity
Stossel writes, in part:
"Self-appointed experts are sometimes so successful in propagating their arguments that the original source gets lost in the confusion..."
"Even the Surgeon General's Office told us, 'The Marines use the game Doom to desensitize recruits.' Where did they learn that? From Grossman. We called the Marines, They said (Doom) is not used to desensitize Marines, They say they used a version of the software to teach eye/hand coordination and teamwork. Period."
Stossel continues: "Do we, individual parents, get to decide for ourselves and our children, or will the government appoint some expert, maybe David Grossman to decide for us? After all, he's the source of the 'conventional wisdom' on the subject. Get out the shovel."
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May 17 2006, 16:17:32 UTC 6 years ago
Sounds like a good read
"Stossel continues: "Do we, individual parents, get to decide for ourselves and our children, or will the government appoint some expert, maybe David Grossman to decide for us? After all, he's the source of the 'conventional wisdom' on the subject. Get out the shovel.""Boy, that sounds familiar. Now, where've I heard that before. Hmmm...
As you say in the article, not everything he has said in the past can be agreed with. I certainly don't agree with his argument that addiction isn't real. I remember seeing that a long time ago and thinking that he had to be just plain nuts. Addiction is real, even if it shouldn't be used as an excuse for other acts.
nightwng2000
May 18 2006, 00:46:41 UTC 6 years ago
Bug up his
I love jonh,agree with aobut 90% of the thign he says but,he has issues with addiction to him tis a choice and you can tell when ever he rants about it he gets a bug up pants *L*Oh well no one is perfect :3
Its good to see hes not follwing the mindless hored yet *L*
May 18 2006, 08:11:10 UTC 6 years ago
It's nice to see critics in the media not attack video games for a change, and even moreso, it's nice to see them on our side.
May 19 2006, 16:40:47 UTC 5 years ago
His response was that it is another instance of fear making us "wimpy" to the point where we call on government to step in when common sense and responsibility could protect us better. He said that one great approach was for eloquent young people to do their homework, deduce that people like Grossman are liars and that legislators pushing unconstitutional bills are wasteful, and call 'bullshit' on everybody. Looks like we, the readers and management, here at GP have got something right in Stossel's eyes.
While I don't agree with everything in the libertarian platform (ever checked out Swiss medicare? government can do some things right), at least we know that libertarians should be more consistently sympathetic to the cause than it seems Republicans or Democrats have been.