From: G&P
Message: 64678
Date: 2009-08-10
Shivraj says:
“… we
would like to ascertain if …
you have bothered to read the original sources?”
Shivraj does not say:
“… we would like to ascertain if … you have read the original sources?”
The second enquiry would be from someone genuinely concerned to explore issues with others, and to discuss topics with them openly. The first form of the enquiry deliberately includes an attitude and an emotion. Rightly or wrongly, I interpreted this as someone who has already made up their mind, someone unlikely to listen to contradictory evidence or argument or opinion. I stopped reading at that point. I guess I have already made up my mind: I’m interested in intellectual discussion, not insults.
Peter