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I promised myself that I would avoid politics here since I want to reach a broader audience, and discuss ideas rather than ideologies.

So, while what follows is drawn from my observation of the current political climate, it is an endorsement of no political position, party or politician. It is the idea I am interested in.

As the headline suggests, the topic is dehumanization. My understanding of the term is as follows. It is an attempt to portray one's opponents or enemies as being less than...

It has been said that malice is not necessary to explain something when stupidity is sufficient. Likewise stupidity is not necessary to explain something when intention is sufficient.

For example, if the aim of public education is to teach the young to think critically and for themselves, then it is stupid failure. If on the other hand the the aim of public education is to dumb the young down and brainwash them, then it's a brilliant success.

Remember, people often lie about their true aims.