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Old 06-22-2004, 10:17 AM   #81
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Yes I don't mind seeing a kid get 'beat on' (I assume you're too lazy for proper grammar). As for sensitivity, it's you people who threw a fit, that's if the first few posts in this thread are anything to go by! I haven't sworn at anyone in this thread but people have sworn at me!!

And as for attacks, come on you DON'T know you shouldn't make ad hominems when debating?
Is it okay to criticize people for using colloquialisms while ignoring proper punctuation yourself? Take a chill pill.
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Old 06-22-2004, 10:26 AM   #82
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Okay, we're moving this one off to elsewhere. Carry on folks…
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Old 06-22-2004, 11:36 AM   #83
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Yes I don't mind seeing a kid get 'beat on' (I assume you're too lazy for proper grammar). As for sensitivity, it's you people who threw a fit, that's if the first few posts in this thread are anything to go by! I haven't sworn at anyone in this thread but people have sworn at me!!

And as for attacks, come on you DON'T know you shouldn't make ad hominems when debating?
See, that's what I don't get. You're willing to admit that violence on children doesn't affect you, but when someone is negative toward YOU, you seem to expect such better treatment. I mean, once you admit that, why shouldn't people automatically question your judgement, or empathy, or abilities or sense of responsibility? Like I posted on another thread, for all I know you could be some incredible scientist that makes a medical device one day that saves my life. So your lack of compassion might not necessarily make you worthless.
But I can see that I'm not the only one that has formed a really poor opinion of you, because of the position you are advocating. I mean, what am I supposed to say, "Everybody stop swearing at this poor man!" Am I supposed to jump to your defense quicker than you would jump to the defense of a kid?
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Old 06-22-2004, 11:51 AM   #84
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Old 06-26-2004, 12:34 PM   #85
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See, that's what I don't get. You're willing to admit that violence on children doesn't affect you, but when someone is negative toward YOU, you seem to expect such better treatment. I mean, once you admit that, why shouldn't people automatically question your judgement, or empathy, or abilities or sense of responsibility? Like I posted on another thread, for all I know you could be some incredible scientist that makes a medical device one day that saves my life. So your lack of compassion might not necessarily make you worthless.
But I can see that I'm not the only one that has formed a really poor opinion of you, because of the position you are advocating. I mean, what am I supposed to say, "Everybody stop swearing at this poor man!" Am I supposed to jump to your defense quicker than you would jump to the defense of a kid?
Heh, it was you people who told me that life isn't always logical!
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Old 07-13-2004, 04:48 PM   #86
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Heh, it was you people who told me that life isn't always logical!
I hadn't checked this thread in a long time. Now that I'm here I can see why I dropped it.
Weak argument. But par for the course.
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Old 07-15-2004, 07:35 PM   #87
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You know what, people like this are the main reason that I have decided that I can no longer call myself an "Atheist". No, I haven't developed a belief in god(s), the supernatural, or organized religion.
The OP self-identifies as an agnostic, not atheist.

GG jumping to conclusions.


I, as an atheist, do not condone child abuse.

Painless euthanasia, on the other hand... (j/k, for crying out loud)
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Old 07-18-2004, 01:39 PM   #88
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The OP self-identifies as an agnostic, not atheist.

GG jumping to conclusions.
What difference does it make what my religious beliefs are?!

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Weak argument. But par for the course.
Heh, it was YOU who saying that not everything in life was logical! I don't understand why you 'care' so much about me 'not caring' for a 'child being beaten'. That 'child' should realise that as I'm not a member of his/her family or even a friend, that I have no loyalty to him/her! Sorry but that's how life works.
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I don't understand why you 'care' so much about me 'not caring' for a 'child being beaten'.
Because you seem to think that everyone should care about you and what you think despite you not caring about anyone else or what anyone else thinks. That's an untenable position, and frankly insults our intelligence.

When the thrust of your argument is 'Go ahead, try and make me care' you really have no argument. Great. You don't care. So freaking what?
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That 'child' should realise that as I'm not a member of his/her family or even a friend, that I have no loyalty to him/her! Sorry but that's how life works.
No, that's just how YOU work. If all life was really like this, the world would be in far worse shape.
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Old 07-18-2004, 04:22 PM   #90
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Because you seem to think that everyone should care about you and what you think despite you not caring about anyone else or what anyone else thinks. That's an untenable position, and frankly insults our intelligence.
If people want to disregard my viewpoints, fine!!!
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When the thrust of your argument is 'Go ahead, try and make me care' you really have no argument. Great. You don't care. So freaking what?

Then don't complain about the fact I don't care!

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No, that's just how YOU work. If all life was really like this, the world would be in far worse shape.
Heh, are you sure about that?
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