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- Subject: Re: Slavery Analogy
- Message-ID: <1237@blue.cis.pitt.edu>
- From: sgast+@pitt.edu (Susan Garvin)
- Date: 30 Dec 92 22:24:06 GMT
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- References: <1992Dec29.200342.25299@csrd.uiuc.edu> <1220@blue.cis.pitt.edu> <1992Dec29.225414.26768@csrd.uiuc.edu>
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- In article <1992Dec29.225414.26768@csrd.uiuc.edu> g-skinner@uiuc.edu writes:
- #Analogies are not equalities. An apple is analogous to an orange in
- #that both are round. If we are considering what will happen to each
- #when they are placed on an inclined plane, the analogy is proper. If
- #we are considering taste, then the analogy certainly fails. It is
- #important to note that pointing out that apples and oranges differ in
- #color does not preclude reaching conclusions based on their analogous
- #shapes.
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- I agree with Woodyatt on this one. I had mistakenly believed
- that you had a point, but I see you're just playing games. Have
- fun.
-
- #We see that simply pointing out differences is not enough to make an
- #argument against an analogy. One must also argue that the differences
- #are relevant to the point being made. (Hsims) has pointed out a
- #difference which is probably relevant, but she hasn't made the
- #connection explicit. I hope that she will do so.
-
- You keep denying that you are stupid - perhaps you could prove
- it by drawing your own inferences as to why the difference is
- relevant. Otherwise, I'll continue to think that you're an
- idiot who thinks he's found a cheap way to get other people to
- do his thinking for him.
-
- #Contrary to what Ms. Garvin implies, I do think the drain of the fetus
- #on the woman is worth noting. (Two strikes, Ms. Garvin; one more
- #false implication and you're out.)
-
- I'm truly frightened. What happens when I'm "out"? Will you
- quit making inane replies?
-
- ##If you're of average intelligence, you should be able to
- ##understand that no argument in favor of slavery hinged on
- ##bodily autonomy.
- #
- #Intellectual bullying will not win people to your position, Ms.
- #Garvin. In fact, it will probably drive them away.
-
- I'm sorry - I usually believe people are telling the truth unless
- I see evidence to the contrary. You had stated that you believed
- that abortion was a personal decision. I saw no need to try to
- convince you to share my position. I had no idea you were lying.
-
- Susan
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