The only truly bad questions are not really questions at all. They are statements disguised as questions that are meant to be demeaning or designed t… - James E. Ryan

We assumed we were justified in condemning Lee. Rakesh, however, taught us not to be so sure, and he demonstrated how prone we are to make arguments and judgments based on false assumptions.

Couldn’t we at least talk it through, and talk about what it would mean for our family?

In almost every instance, it is better to ask clarifying questions first and to argue second. Before you advocate for a position, be sure to ask “Wait, what?” Inquiry, in other words, should always precede advocacy.