“You have the right to remain silent.” This phrase is usually accompanied by handcuffs and an arrest warrant. It is, however, something that is underused in today’s world. I’m convinced that the Founding Fathers would never, ever, have included freedom of speech in the Bill of Rights had they been able to envision Twitter and Facebook. It was supposed to be confined to King George III and the Redcoats. They also never dreamed of air travel. Said a passenger on a recent flight, whose neighbor was removed from the plane for setting off the flight attendant, “Flying is almost scary because you don’t know who you’re going to anger,” he says. “You can’t say anything to anyone.” He meant it as a complaint and an assault on basic freedoms. However, it’s actually wise counsel. You should indeed exercise restraint in what you say, particularly on a packed airplane where humor is not always appreciated and mostly undervalued. The wise philosopher Anonymous once said, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt.” Good one, Anon. Continue reading “The Right to Remain Silent”
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