Well, if you present something as a fact in a published book, and it
isn't a fact, then what what would you call it? Is it true, or is it
a lie, or is it something inbetween, as in an OPINION.
And what would you suggest we call the person who wrote it? A liar?
Or does prevaricator sound better? Is she the font of all truth?
Then prophetess and seer or fortune teller or occultist would be better.
Words do mean things, and so do statements. So, in my opinion, those
venturing into murky waters with proclamations of knowing the total
truth of events they did not witness invites well deserved skeptisim
and yes, critisism. If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the
kitchen.
(Yes, I'm from Missouri and I love "Give 'em Hell" Harry Truman)
Craig
On Feb 26, 2009, at 7:50 PM, David Kiracofe wrote:
> Anne,
>
> I absolutely believe that Ms. Zolkover and Mr. Barger should be
> free to express their opinions and make their arguments. My
> concern in writing was more about the tone of remarks that
> suggested that certain interpretations of history sprang from
> personal dishonesty or an intent to deceive on the part of some
> writers on the Jefferson-Hemings issue. I think it undermines the
> integrity of the list if we cannot agree to disagree without these
> attacks on writers' characters. We're supposed to be civil and all
> seek to improve our understanding together.
>
> David Kiracofe
>
> David KIRACOFE
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>>>> Anne Pemberton <[log in to unmask]> 02/26/09 6:23 PM >>>
> David,
>
> Ms Zolkover and Herbert Barger seem to be cut from the same cloth,
> and no
> opportunity to make their disdain known is overlooked.
>
> Anne
> Anne Pemberton
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