Quote on ignorance in argument by William Gibbs McAdoo
An untitled quotation attributed to William Gibbs McAdoo, noting that defeating an ignorant person in argument is impossible. The remark reflects McAdoo's viewpoint on knowledge and debate.
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2013
Page
4
An untitled quotation attributed to William Gibbs McAdoo, noting that defeating an ignorant person in argument is impossible. The remark reflects McAdoo's viewpoint on knowledge and debate.
A post bin Laden view notes homegrown terrorism growing in Western nations. May 22 London Woolwich attack by two men including Michael Adebolajo and the Orlando shooting of Ibragim Todashev are cited alongside Boston Marathon bomber Tsarnaev. The piece argues radical Islam's reach, surveillance limits, and rights concerns constrain countermeasures.
Mary Jo Festle argues that the U S organ allocation system must balance fairness and urgency amid the Murnaghan family fight to place Sarah on an adult waitlist. She highlights UNOS rules, pediatric carve outs, and a court order altering policy while stressing data driven, neutral reform and the value of organ donation.
Citizens voice anger at Lincolnton officials over a new garbage pickup fee and rail trail plans. They allege council members ignore residents, warn of impact on seniors, and claim political agendas have overridden citizen needs.
Mary Ann Eaddy questions tax allocations for garbage pickup police and fire protection asking where tax money goes. She accuses City Manager Jeff Emory of duping citizens and calls for ethical leadership and accountable budgeting to ban practices she deems harmful to Lincolnton.
Ronald Carpenter of Gastonia criticizes a public firing as unprofessional, urging respectful treatment of city employees. He praises Council member David Kirlin and questions Brenda Craig, suggesting Gastonia needs better stewardship and expertise.
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