Occam’s Broom

We all know Occam’s Razor which states “that among competing hypotheses, the one that makes the fewest assumptions should be selected.”

Ockham’s broom is an implement conceived by Sydney Brenner as the device whereby inconvenient facts are swept under the carpet.  We see this methodology practiced everywhere.  American politicians are particularly adept at its application as are today’s Christians. 

The recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut demonstrates their ability to overlook the 800 pound insane person in the room while concentrating on the gun as the problem.  They have effectively swept the most dangerous social problem America faces under the rug and redirected our attention away from it.

Ronald Reagan began closing the mental hospitals in the 1980’s and we are now reaping that seeds growth.  It’s now almost impossible to get a very troubled person committed for his/her own safety, not to mention ours, without their permission.  Some people need 24 hour care and we are not providing it for them.  Insanity is as insanity does.

Our Christian friends are using Occam’s Broom whenever they attempt to change textbooks to fit their archaic beliefs.  Evolution, science and free thought are inconvenient facts that they gladly sweep under the rug to make their beliefs easier to swallow.  They also use the Broom to try to rid the world of all other religions by playing the persecution card.

Coming soon “Occam’s Mop”

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