People being lazy thinkers is a direct result of the “Deliberate Dumbing Down” that begins in childhood and is supported by the culture at large. It’s a lowering of the bar to make stupid seem smart, and smart seem arrogant.

You watch news reporters talk to the “man on the street”, and who do they show? The most educated, articulate person they can find? Of course not. It’s some guy with a cap spouting off uninformed, pedestrian opinions in low colloquial language:

“What do you think about the new law against using cell phones while crossing the street?”

“‘Bout time! Folks ain’t lookin’ where they goin’ and sumbuddy’s gonna get thumselfs killed!”

Annnnnd the bar is set. If you feel as smart as this guy, you’re doing just fine. If you feel smarter, well, you’re a veritable genius! No need to concern yourself with further education, lest you become so smart that you’ll have to switch to bow ties.

I’m still waiting for the passer-by who says, “This law is a flagrant violation of man’s inherent natural law rights. Self-responsibility cannot be abdicated, despite all efforts to the contrary, and people should be encouraged to consider the consequences of their actions and make decisions accordingly.”

I guess that guy just never happens to be passing by at the right time...