"The history of Halacha is not only created by the great Halachic authorities who issue rulings. It is also created by alert lay individuals who pose the questions to Poskim. The Halacha continues to be enriched by people who earnestly seek to abide by Halacha in all circumstances and Poskim who grapple with the challenging issues that continually arise." ~ Rabbi Chaim Jachter
Comment:
This quote, although simple is actually quite mind blowing. We always place our focus on the great poskim, the talmidai chachamim who write the teshuvot, what about a bit of recognition to the simple man who cares enough to ask the question in the first place? Something to reflect and ponder on….