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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Neocon who wrote (49524)6/7/2002 6:26:20 PM
From: epicure  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 82486
 
In your opinion they are better off.
In their opinion they may not be.
Shouldn't their opinion about their state be more important than yours?



To: Neocon who wrote (49524)6/7/2002 7:10:36 PM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 82486
 
It is immaterial what they like. In the long run, they are better off the more they
know and understand...

OOh. That sounds VERY paternalistic. "I know what's best for you better than you do."

I want no part of that philosophy vis a vis other adults, and I sure don't want you taking that attitude toward me or ones I love.


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