[geeks] Percentages & mail list

[Lionel Peterson]

>From: Shannon Hendrix <shannon at widomaker.com>
>Date: 2008/05/27 Tue PM 03:30:33 EDT
>To: The Geeks List <geeks at sunhelp.org>
>Subject: Re: [geeks] Socialized medicine [was Re: nVidia 8800GT for Apple Mac 
Pro]

>On May 27, 2008, at 04:02 , Mike Meredith wrote:
<snip>

>I doubt percentages are relevant in any way.
>
>In 1775, less than 10% of the colonials started a rebellion that ended  
>English rule in America.
>
>Less than 30% voted agreement even after it was over.

I'd argue that if that were true[0], I'm glad that 10% held such sway in the 
colonies.

I'd also point out that being in the majority (or being popular) doesn't make 
an idea correct. But we all knew that - since it is my opinion that most folks 
here research and inform their decisions to the best of their ability and 
interest in a topic. That we disagree points out the differences in our 
research, nothing more.

I really like this group - I am constantly amazed at the breadth of knowledge 
and variety of interests among the list members. It is also amazing that we 
can discuss such topics and not fall into "Godwin's Law"[1] on a regular 
basis.

BTW - I love that we footnote our emails!

Lionel

[0] I don't question your assertion, I am accepting it as stated - I wouldn't 
know how to research it and have no reason to question it.
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law