Peter Duniho wrote:

It seems many people in this thread would benefit from consulting a
dictionary and reading up on the definition of "irrational". In
particular, to note that there are several definitions, not all of which
imply insanity. Those people seem to think that being "irrational" is
somehow something to
be avoided. The fact is, as human beings, we act irrationally all the
time.


Except that you also used the word "insane" when referring to people's
responses to a cracked up plane.

You can play word games all you want with "irrational" - although I suspect
most consider it a pejorative.

But not with the word "insane".

--
Saville

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