• refaloOP
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    why change the title

    As I mentioned, I felt it was more transparent to say where the money comes from and let people draw their own conclusions. Of course there will always be dissenting opinions no matter which title is used, I think that just comes with the territory, and I’m ok with that; I don’t think there is a single right or wrong answer. I’m sorry that you disagree with my choice. I encourage you to make similar posts wherever you’d like with your own desired title.

    Thank you for your perspective.

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      where the money comes from

      Well you failed because it comes from the taxpayer.

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      The only “territory” that deliberately manipulating a title comes with is that of misinformation. For what other reason would another application be wedged in? Why are other grants left out? It’s all very plain.

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        I think real intelligence by definition requires empathy and humility, which is typically the opposite of such dogmatism in my opinion.

        “As a rule, strong feelings about issues do not emerge from deep understanding.” -Sloman and Fernbach

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