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Originally Posted by jamesqf
And just what exactly is wrong with elitism? I've worked damned hard, over the course of my life, to acquire and maintain status as a member of a number of elites - ranging from Marine boot camp to graduate degrees. What's the alternative, to reduce everyone to the "democratic" least common denominator?
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Oh, this is a conversation I wish you and I could have in person!
I am NOT opposed to elitism in the slightest, but I do think it's a mistake to preach or give unsolicited advice. Not because the adviser is wrong for doing so, but because it is a waste of time. People will do what they want to do regardless of what some other, wiser, person has told them. Unfortunately, real lessons need to be learned the hard way.
I think you'll find that I play the devil's advocate quite often. Sometimes I believe what I'm arguing, and sometimes, I'm just testing how much someone really knows about the side they are supporting. Either way, if someone can't convince me that they are correct (or at least worthy of consideration), I probably won't be actively looking to adjust my values or beliefs.