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Words have value regardless of who said them. It is unfortunate that not everyone respects that. Personally, I until I turned 18 I was incredibly frustrated time and time again because people did not take me seriously, as they would an adult. It wasn't because of what I was saying, but because of who I was: a child. So while I wholeheartedly disagree with Mr. Stein's political views, I stand by the notion that a person can say powerful words regardless of who they are.


Keep in mind that Ben Stein's stance on evolution is not a political view. He is manipulating people into rejecting scientific fact. It is a shame people don't take children seriously, but it is not a shame that Ben Stein is going to be blacklisted by Hollywood.

Ben Stein may say some valuable things in the future and I don't completely dismiss everything he says as wrong -- I just do not care what the man has to say anymore.




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