Only ‘idiots’ neglect civil responsibility

Only ‘idiots’ neglect civil responsibility

Scott Novak, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2012
Filed under Opinion

What do you call one who doesn’t care about politics? An idiot, that’s what. Although calling this group of people idiots is a bit harsh, the origin of the word confirms this definition. “Idiot” comes from “idiotes,” a term that the ancient Athenians used to denote a person who was indifferent... Read more »