Good perspective there, Bill. We do generally agree...

As for "questioning authority", I'm not too happy with that concept. It can get your head cut off or get you thrown in jail, or lose you your job, depending on where you live. You're not much use to anyone in either case. As I'm no anarchist, I prefer to think that challenging ideas and asking for evidence is the way to go. Or, at least, a start. Those questions can be addressed to the bloke in the pub or the man on the Clapham omnibus as well as those "in authority." Before you do any of it, it pays to check your facts and make sure you're on solid ground. And have friends.