I generally agree that humour can help bring an argument to bear to a much larger degree in most situations, although it is also a question of moderation; a person who always jokes around might find himself unable to be taken seriously no matter what he says. A lot of comedians who turned to serious acting often find themselves in this situation
Anyway, great read! Looking forward to more from your pen/fingers/whatever you type with
RE: Comedy As A Gateway Drug for Free Speech