On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:58:46 -0600, Ashley Moran  
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> I find it frustrating that I have to find scientific evidence that the  
> world is round, but for some reason, while people believe stupid things  
> for stupid reasons, they require highly intelligent reasons to prove  
> they are wrong.

The more a person has invested in a belief, the more vigorously they will  
defend it.  It doesn't matter if every argument you provide gives clear,  
logical proof that the belief is wrong, they'll still defend it.  As you  
have rightly perceived, it is an argument you cannot win.  There *are*  
people out there who will listen to reason and question themselves, but  
they're in the minority.

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   Robert Kesterson
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