FW: Quiz: who said it? Ann Coulter or H

One of my friends commented on a quiz going around that asks people to guess whether the source of various quotes is Ann Coulter or Hitler. (I did it but found it rather useless, so I will only provide you with the link if you ask for it.) She said "I can't believe than Ann Coulter has a following."

I've concluded that people will follow ANYbody that distances themself from the pack: some out of sheer curiosity; some to gleefully support the stirring of the pot; some to create a story, be part of history and get their 15 minutes of fame; some who study the movement of the "enemy" to better oppose it; and others because they thoroughly believe it is good for mankind.

As dangerous and misguided as the latter group may seem, change invariably creates strife, strife challenges complacency, and these kinds of disturbances force about a Darwinian selection of emerging ideologies. As individuals we learn to better relate to ourselves and to others, and we as a race learn to adapt. So, in the end, conflict is good for mankind as long as one party is not in a position so strong as to obliterate the other(s); the continous ideological tug-of-war is necessary to keep humanity flexible.

You've often heard me say "Equilibrium must be maintained." My point is that universal equilibrium will be maintained, with or without us. It's up to humanity to stay flexible and adapt to the changing world or be overwhelmed by a massive malthusian check (like the looming disasters related to CO2 emissons).

Anyway, in response to those that believe that "Equilibrium can be maintained without the dangerous filth that spouts from Ann Coulter, a one-woman threat to everything democracy stands for," I partly agree, but want to add that she still might serve a higher-level purpose by fighting complacency: sometimes the silent majority needs a shot of the ridiculous to wake up and defend what they know is right. Otherwise, like Canadians lulled into a false sense of confidence with the Conservative government (and who will certainly elect them into a majority) you get what you deserve. I'm just not ready to accept that we deserve that kind of fate.