Red Herring: “something unimportant that is used
to stop people from noticing or thinking about something important” (Merriam-Webster)
I expect
to see this in today’s politics because debate is no longer followed (cynical I
know), but I should not expect this in important life threatening issues and
stories.
Social media misuse is allowing certain individual to inject
their hate into what might have been a very important message. Its misuse is
turning seemingly productive conversations into bigoted rants; and that is the entire
agenda of these individuals. They simply love to sow chaos and discord.
The delete and block buttons are wonderful tools to combat
these individuals, I highly suggest you use those rather than try to debate
them because remember, they do not believe in debate.
Red herring and other fallacies are contributing towards the
death of debate, civil discourse, and constructive criticism. Society is giving
a pass to those who do this.
Do not give them a pass.
Dr Flavius A
B Akerele III
The ETeam
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