Sometimes I read a review of something, and the commentator may write, "This is a fair question." How do reviewers, writers, commentators, politicians, journalists, and others distinguish between fair and unfair questions, and what are the components, ingredients, or qualities of each?
2007-11-17 00:59:55 · 3 answers · asked by night_train_to_memphis 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
I think that when they say it's a fair question they really want to say that that is an interesting one... interesting for them.
Jane
2007-11-25 00:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cases they are just beating about the bush or expressing their own interested judgments! Take their words with a pinch of salt.
2007-11-17 02:18:56 · answer #2 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think, in this context, the word "fair" is used to mean "valid" rather than free from injustice.
2007-11-17 02:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋