The same can be said about a lot of public figures, of course. Critical thinking and the basics of spotting manipulation techniques should really be taught heavily in schools as essential life skills, because damn are they needed nowadays.
You're right. Actually, at least in Poland, *independent thinking* should be taught :<

Of course, then the politicians would all be out of a job next election cycle, so we know why they don't propose doing so!
That is true. And the commercials wouldn't be much effective :D

The blessing and the bane of fandom.
Yes, the only good thing about some fics is that I do not have to read them. :D