But I'm Not


I will say I'm only searching for truth.
But I'm not.
The only truth I will acknowledge is what will confirm my beliefs and further my cause.

I will say I'm in favor of open debate.
But I'm not.
Anything I don't want to deal with will be dismissed as something that doesn't merit comment.

I will say I'm willing to consider your evidence.
But I'm not.
Your evidence only interests me to the extent that I can refute it, or at least raise doubts about it.
Otherwise, I will ignore it.

I will say I'm open-minded.
But I'm not.
My mind was made up some time ago. That's why I'm here.

I will say I'm my own man.
But I'm not.
I have a job to do. I'm not allowed to leave.

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