The idea that ideas should be discouraged a priori is inherently self-refuting. Indeed, it is the ultimate arrogance, as it assumes that one can be so certain about the goodness and truth of one's own ideas that one is entitled to discourage other people's opinions from even being examined.
Also, it's hard to imagine any aspect of public life where ignorance or delusion is better than an awareness of the truth, even an unpleasant one.
Rational adults want to know the truth, because any action based on false premises will not have the effects they desire.
Does this sound familiar today?
Like the Bush and GOP attitude to any idea that questions their beliefs or rational. The Iraq War based on false premises maybe?
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