Welcoming Reason

You'd think that we'd be better informed

Here in this modern age of technology,

But many people have tossed out reason

And seem to have more faith in mythology.

 

With access to so much information

To gather, absorb, and analyze,

People are careless, and as a result,

Stupidity is on the rise.

 

There is a growing suspicion of science

And credible experts and a general mistrust

Of education and research, which makes

Concerned people feel nonplussed.

 

Misinformation travels so fast

Across the internet, where it's devoured

By millions of people, who couldn't care less

That that's how demagogues are empowered.

 

Moreover, foreign internet trolls

Love to jump in and stir the pot.

They feed the readers innuendos

And lies until the culprits get caught.

 

And people jump on the bandwagon

To readily believe what they read.

Their power of discernment seems

To be lacking. At least, it's NOT up to speed.

 

Add to that hate radio

And internet sites with farfetched news.

As more and more people buy into such nonsense,

Ultimately, we all lose.

 

Myths and fantasies have their place,

As long as people recognize that.

But when good judgment and reason come calling,

Let's ALL put out the welcome mat.

-by Bob B (9-7-21)