one of my favorite expressions

"It's too bad ignorance doesn't itch."

at least pure ignorance CAN be scratched...stupidity can't. I try to feel pity and compassion for the truly stupid and/or retarded-- I have very little sympathy for those who make no effort to comprehend the world and learn basics. Sadly, it's hard to tell which one you are dealing with at times....so I try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt the first time.