The most appealing non-fiction writing to me is that which uses logical systematic thinking to argue or demonstrate an idea or viewpoint as apposed to over-hyped sensationalism that plays on emotions and knee-jerk reactions.  That is one of the things I love about Walter Williams‘ writing.  His article published today on Townhall.com entitled “Results Versus Process” illustrates the true foundation behind the income or wealth gap.

On a broader note, I think there is a severe lack, especially in news and politics, of an ability to determine cause and effect. Much of it hinges on the inability to distinguish between cause and effect and correlation.  Just because A and B are correlated does not mean that A causes B or vice versa.