General Discussion

I think they have a built in assumption that there is a ruling class who knows better than they do. The mere fact that Despicable Don made it as far as he has gives him so much credibility to them. Benefit of the doubt.

I was over 40 before I went back and finished my college degree, so I know the "before" and "after" outlook on this. Before, I assumed that "they" knew better than me. If the didn't, how would they have gotten where they are, I reasoned.

After, I knew that all of them were just like me. Just people who attained certain positions in life and who might or might not deserve to be listened to. I learned to think for myself! And just because someone knows a particular field well, it doesn't mean they know everything about everything.