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8. Excuse me for not bragging in my earlier post about how much I actually do know about nuclear energy

My father was a nuclear engineer. He received one of the earliest graduate degrees in Nuclear Energy from MIT. I was raised learning about the issue, in detail, from someone who knew his stuff and was a leader in the field. I do not come into this issue with a prejudice against it, and any concerns I have were come by with careful research.

We are here on DU in part to debate issues. I enjoy debate, including with people who disagree with me. When I do I use one of the basic rules of logic: it is not an argument to say "I know more than you do about it, so I'm right." I understand that I must use my knowledge to make my case. I consider superior knowledge on an issue an advantage, not an argument. I also treat the people I am debating, or discussing, with respect. I certainly don't get mad at them over some completely different person I conversed with at some point in the past.

You don't have to change your attitude, but if your goal is to interact or influence, I wonder if you'll get the results you want this way.