"The cynic who treats all institutions as corrupt helps make all institutions corrupt by withdrawing the good-faith engagement that makes them not corrupt."~ Joan Westenberg from har article 'Why Cynicism is Just Moral Cowardice' [hat tip Duncan B]
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Thursday, 9 October 2025
'Why Cynicism is Just Moral Cowardice'
2 comments:
We welcome thoughtful disagreement.
But we do (ir)regularly moderate comments -- and we *will* delete any with insulting or abusive language. Or if they're just inane or off topic. It’s okay to disagree, but pretend you’re having a drink in the living room with the person you’re disagreeing with. This includes me.
PS: Have the honesty and courage to use your real name. That gives added weight to any opinion.
Believe it or not PC, this principle even applies to the staff in local government, that we need to grant consent for our projects. Many are corrupt, or borderline - but give them the opportunity and motivation to not be corrupt, and often they'll take it.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I do need to be reminded of that. And to be reminded often.
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