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Post by N. De Plume on Nov 15, 2011 11:32:45 GMT -5
Yes, we know, the idea that you should try to treat other people with respect and avoid using slurs is beyond the grasp of a troll. And there's a point where it goes too far. Some people need to lighten up and quit taking themselves (or their beliefs) so seriously. Everything has a point where it goes to far. That doesn’t mean we should stop using their respective terms. The problem is that the term “politically correct” has picked up a nasty connotation where people tend to think it only refers to the practice when it is going to far. |
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Post by Hyperio on Nov 15, 2011 11:49:42 GMT -5
There's also an argument that since you're using products from one or more corporations, your argument is automatically invalid. Since as we all know, the dilemma is untamed corporate greed or destruction of corporations.   |
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Post by worlder on Nov 15, 2011 12:00:49 GMT -5
There's also an argument that since you're using products from one or more corporations, your argument is automatically invalid. Since as we all know, the dilemma is untamed corporate greed or destruction of corporations. Does confining the flames to the burner make the fire any less hot? |
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Post by kzn02 on Nov 15, 2011 12:08:19 GMT -5
I read a response on TIME Magazine asking about the OWS protestor's majors, mainly if it's not in Computer Science or the like that is high in demand.
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Post by N. De Plume on Nov 15, 2011 12:08:53 GMT -5
There's also an argument that since you're using products from one or more corporations, your argument is automatically invalid. Since as we all know, the dilemma is untamed corporate greed or destruction of corporations. Does confining the flames to the burner make the fire any less hot? Depends on what is being used for fuel in the burner versus what it was burning on the outside. Regardless of the temperature, a flame confined to a burner is generally less destructive and easier to direct to productive purpose than a wildfire. |
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Post by foolishwisdom on Nov 15, 2011 12:28:20 GMT -5
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Post by lexikon on Nov 15, 2011 14:26:27 GMT -5
4th one has a point. Both are at fault.
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Post by ltfred on Nov 15, 2011 16:48:54 GMT -5
Yes, we know, the idea that you should try to treat other people with respect and avoid using slurs is beyond the grasp of a troll. And there's a point where it goes too far. Some people need to lighten up and quit taking themselves (or their beliefs) so seriously. This is much rarer that you think. Essentially the campain against political correctness is an attempt to make conservative political correctness superior (while making racism, bigotry and so on acceptable, or even laudable: See Limbaugh, Rush). |
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Post by Vene on Nov 15, 2011 17:35:06 GMT -5
4th one has a point. Both are at fault. Because we all know the people in DC never pay attention to what happens in NYC. It's a vapid criticism that ignores the actual point of the movement. OWS's complaints are no less valid in NYC than they would be in DC. |
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Post by nickiknack on Nov 15, 2011 17:48:57 GMT -5
That the protests are fake and are funded by George Soros & ACORN, blah blah blah
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Post by Twilight Zone on Nov 15, 2011 17:51:26 GMT -5
Freedom must include freedom of speech in my opinion.
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Post by Vene on Nov 15, 2011 17:53:31 GMT -5
Freedom must include freedom of speech in my opinion. I fail to see how this is relevant towards anything. |
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Post by CtraK on Nov 15, 2011 18:05:27 GMT -5
4th one has a point. Both are at fault. True to an extent, but: if I hand you a gun without knowing who you are, that makes me irresponsible; if you then shoot someone dead, that doesn't make me a killer. |
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Post by Twilight Zone on Nov 15, 2011 18:05:54 GMT -5
Freedom must include freedom of speech in my opinion. I fail to see how this is relevant towards anything. Political correctness censors free speech. Sticks and stones. |
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Post by Vene on Nov 15, 2011 18:11:38 GMT -5
I fail to see how this is relevant towards anything. Political correctness censors free speech. Sticks and stones. You seem to be under the impression that there is a law. You can say stupid shit, just expect to be called out and ostracized as a bigot when you do so. Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from criticism. |
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