THE EDITOR, Sir:
I WOULD like to comment on the absence of rationality from the decision-making process at all levels of authority. I think we need to revisit the basic principles of rational thinking so we can really begin to make better choices.
The rational mind is sym-pathetic, but never sentimental. The single most common avenue to crooked and fallacious thinking is motive generated from sentiment. Object-ivity is based on pragmatism,
practicality and to a lesser extent stoicism. Rationality and objectivity are married.
An argument can be made for the process of rational thinking to be instituted as a discipline of specialisation at all levels of curricula. Rationality is important because it should direct action.
WEIGH THE CONSEQUENCES
A good course of action is necessary the product of a rational man, that will foresee and weigh the consequences of his actions long before they materialise. He will take care he chooses the course of action, which benefits all parties involved. He is primarily concerned with the worth of the action itself, examining motive, form and consequence, rather than its extrinsic appeal. He knows well that the numbers that make up the crowd are less important than the reason the crowd has for their choice.
The rational mind will examine the terms of all those involved and separate the facts from what he and others around him, believe to be true. He will not be swayed by idiosyncrasies and will not corrupt his judgment with those opinions that have neither been proven or justified.
Rationality is the crux of good leadership. Here we are assured that decisions are never the product of sentiment, but are founded on unshaken, sound principles of logic and reason. Leadership in the country is terribly lacking in this regard.
I am, etc.,
MELORA DUCKIE
meloraduckie@yahoo.com
Kingston 3
