Golden Rule, Golden Shmool

The Golden Rule doesn't always work.

I always prefer that people be direct, honest and forthright with me at all times.  Brutally honest if needed.  No behind-the-back gossip or back-channel suggestions through a third party.  Just let me have it. 

And a few of my friends actually adhere to this desire quite well, and I thank them for it.

When I do something stupid, for example, I like to be told.  But when I attempt to tell someone else that they are acting stupid, they are considerably...