Jefferson’s Blog
Some election issues are timeless.
Thomas Jefferson writes on the issues of his day, and ours.
May 17, 2012
Can fear overcome reason?
“This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human mind. For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error so long as reason is left free to combat it.”
–Thomas Jefferson to William Roscoe, December 27, 1820
iCitizenForum
Norm Rose says:
“Can fear overcome reason?”
Yes. But it can work the other way around, too. Reason can overcome fear.
Sarah says:
Good point Norm Rose. I agree with you. What would be an example of reason overcoming fear though?