Not that this day is a once-yearly thing, by any means. It seems to come in waves and we are all the m ore ready to go ahead and take it on. Mister Words on the “chickenhawk” argument:

That’s also the logic behind the now-classic “chickenhawk” accusation rather routinely leveled against many advocates of war by those who opposed it: “If you favor war, why haven’t you signed up yourself and volunteered for combat? If you’re unwilling to do that, why do you think you have any right to advocate sending other people to war to die in your place?”

There are a number of answers to those questions, all more than sufficient, but none are actually needed, because those questions are irrelevant, and the basic logic behind that objection is invalid.

The value of a question or a policy is not affected to the qualifications or personal characteristics of the person who voiced it. A liar can make a true statement; a fool can propose a wise policy; an idiot can ask a good question.

And popes still don’t have to be crucified to comment on matters of Christianity.

Den Beste goes on to say a lot more things — like that was a big surprise — and all of them pretty good. But remember, there’s not point trying to convince fixed minds.

(Link thanks to Aaron The Rantblogger.)