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Do misinformed people change their minds?

Asked by NormanL (481points) August 2nd, 2010

New research suggests that misinformed people rarely change their minds when presented with the facts—and often become even more attached to their beliefs. The finding raises questions about a key principle of a strong democracy: that a well-informed electorate is best.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128490874&ps=cprs

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