Politicians are illiterate
It was in 1950, Mr. Edward a retired seasoned politician gave a very long speech on corruption, political, and economic conditions prevalent in the country. He ended his speech and blamed that 50% politicians are illiterate ”.
The next day there were headlines in all the newspapers prominently displaying that 50% politicians are illiterate. Says Mr. Edward.
This created quite a furore among the politicians and furiously demanded instant apology from Mr. Edward and asked him to take back his words.
After two days there was a short message in all the newspapers from Mr. Edward saying: “I take back my words and apologise that 50% politicians are NOT illiterate”.
Politicians were very happy that they made Mr. Edward to apologise and he was forced to take back his words.