The Burden Of Proof

One of the first lessons any law student learns is that claims require evidence. Assertions mean nothing without proof. The courtroom functions on this principle: the side that bears the burden of proof must substantiate its case beyond reasonable doubt. Yet outside the walls of the courtroom, most of us grant our own minds far too much leniency. We accept our excuses without cross-examination. We submit arguments for our limitations without requiring any evidence at all.