Friday, August 01, 2003

Words of Wisdom from Sherlock Holmes

It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.
Arthur Conan Doyle, physician and writer (1859-1930)

Naturally, I want to apply this to the belief that Administration officials coerced the CIA and other intelligence agencies to "sex up" evidence so it would support an attack on Iraq.

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