Michael Hogan

Hello Larry, Can you give any indication as to when the updated version of Somebody Would Have Talked will become available? I have always admired your approach to research. Thanks. Mike Hogan

Hello John, I've found abebooks.com to be a great source for used books. I saw seven copies of King of the Court for sale. http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/Search...+courtroom&x=68 Regards, Mike Hogan

[/b] Harold Rydberg was interviewed by William Matson Law and it can be read in Matson's book In the Eye of History. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/096565828...glance&n=283155

[/b] Harold Rydberg was interviewed by William Matson Law and it can be read in Matson's book In the Eye of History. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/096565828...glance&n=283155

Mr Gratz, In an attempt to provide the "proper syllogistic reasoning" you have conveniently shifted the discussion to your interpretation of John Simkin's reasoning rather than my discussion of your reasoning. You make the claim that obviously neither Williams nor Sowell are racists. Is that because of your interpretation of their statements on racial issues? Or is your claim in any way based upon the fact that the color of their skin happens to be black? Are you saying that therefore "intellectual blacks" cannot have views that are racist? Getting back to the point, please note that I was referring to your lack of syllogistic reasoning in your original post and not your "syllogistic" interpretation of John Simkin's reasoning. Is it so hard for you to see that? I realize that this is a forum pertaining to the debate on the assassination (murder) of JFK. I will attempt to keep my future posts on topic. In that vein, this is my last comment on this particular thread.

I find it ironic that one can lecture others on syllogistic reasoning and critical thinking and then fail to employ same in their own arguments. For an overview on syllogistic reasoning see: http://changingminds.org/explanations/deci...c_reasoning.htm In an attempt to label John Simkin's "charge" as absurd, the author makes the claim that because "many black intellectuals support the same positions" as he does, the author cannot be hypocritical in his views on civil rights. First of all, this claim erroneously assumes that because one's skin color is black, and is assumed by some to be "intellectual," that person cannot be hypocritical when it comes to civil rights. That is a racist conclusion in its own right. Here is an example: Armstrong Williams is a black intellectual who supports the economic policies of the Bush administration. I support the economic policies of the Bush Administration Therefore, it is absurd to claim that I am hypocritical when it comes to civil rights Quoting the referenced link on syllogistic reasoning: "Beware of making linked assertions that seem reasonable but in fact are logically incorrect. You can, of course, make such assertions deliberately, using logic that seems valid to persuade. If you do this, of course, you run the risk of the other person exposing your false logic."

I am semi-retired, residing in Southwest Florida. I have maintained a lifelong interest in the facts surrounding the murder of President Kennedy. I joined the forum in order to be aware of information and opinions of others.