[MD] Reductionism

[Steve Peterson]

Hi Platt,


> I like your definition of a strong individual as one who fights  
> against
> prevailing social standards and conventional wisdom and keeps fighting
> regardless of powerful forces arrayed against her. Such an individual
> who  flashes in my mind is Sarah Palin who is anathema to left-wing
> radicals.  Their fear of her is palpable.


Shouldn't we all fear the possibility of a religious fanatic who  
believes that the end of the world will happen soon and is the best  
thing that will ever happen having her finger so close to "the button"?

Best,
Steve