RE: Genocide in the Old Testament
September 19, 2013 at 2:16 pm
(This post was last modified: September 19, 2013 at 2:22 pm by John V.)
(September 19, 2013 at 2:11 pm)Stimbo Wrote: How can a comparison between what you said and its implications by way of a commentary observation be intellectually dishonest?Because the supposed implications do not necessarily follow. You presumably agree that it's acceptable for different rules to apply to children v. adults, yet you presumably aren't a racist, so no, racism isn't an implication of what I said. Unless you are a racist, or think 5-year-olds should be able to drink alcohol.
(September 19, 2013 at 2:15 pm)Ryantology Wrote: Police and judges are subject to the same rules as they enforce and interpret. Another bad comparison.Yes, it's of limited use, but it's closer to the point than yours was.
Quote:I agree, but you have it backwards. Above, you compared a sports car to a bike, and state that they are not the same vehicle class, so they should not be held to the same standards, which I find agreeable. What I don't find agreeable is your notion that this justifies the sports car's inability to outpace the bike. You are insisting that the inferior class should be held to higher standards than the superior class, which is what makes no sense to me. It's insane. It's like punishing a dog for not acting like a human.No, I haven't assessed the standards and determined that one is higher or lower than another. Also note that in the end you'll be held to your own standard. Isn't that reasonable?
