One of the Requirements of Critical Thinking

Rather than relying on the frequently hysterical, emotion-arousing pronouncements of politicians today, most reasonable people will demand proof, either in the form of statistics or studies, to support assertions. Never has that been more important than in today's political climate, especially at the federal level. Commentary from readers in today's Globe and Mail make that abundantly clear, evidenced by the mockery with which Stockwell Day's assertions about unreported crime are being met. Click here to read those letters.