My work, My idea, My selfish ignorance

Ok, well, I am pretty disgusted with society as a whole, but who isn't? Anyway, I look at the rules for citations the same way as I look at The Bible. Anyone who accepts the words of the bible as word for word truth that applies to everyone at all times no matter the advancement is an idiot. I think people are taking the rules of citing and giving one credit to the extremes. Having to cite the very common phrase "People do not know what they want" is extreme and petty. Anyone who thinks they are above everyone else has used that phrase. The only reason why one should have to cite such a phrase is because they are trying to convince their audience that the person being cited is a tyrant or just a meanie-head. Things are taken to such extremes now because of jealousy and greed it makes me sick. There is definitely a place for giving one credit for something, but not giving one credit for saying people are stupid should not be a punishable offense. Maybe it's just me, but I believe there are differences between accidental ignorance and purposeful intent. Besides, becoming vengeful and seeking justice against people who have wronged us is not the way to go, so just turn the other cheek.