Rick Deckard
Paranormal Maven
From the 'Skeptics Toolbox' - The Skeptic's Toolbox - Workshop in Eugene, OR
If this is what being a 'skeptic' means then count me out.
I'm neither a 'skeptic' nor a 'believer' - I choose to think for myself.
Suppose you were given the power to change people's minds? This power would enable you to get people to believe whatever you want; to make them feel and act towards any issue in any way you desire.
I think we need to promote critical thinking. We need to get more people really thinking and analyzing claims of the paranormal and *other misinformed ideas* (my emphasis). One of my favorite ways is to bring new participants to the Skeptic's Toolbox.
If this is what being a 'skeptic' means then count me out.
I'm neither a 'skeptic' nor a 'believer' - I choose to think for myself.