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Originally Posted by BananaStand
No, I think it's an apt question.
To stand under and understand is all the same
-Shakespeare: "Two Gentlemen of Verona"
If you can't understand the answers, then either A) you're not trying to or B) you're not smart enough to
I've been leaning on A, but the longer it goes on, the more I consider B an option.
Originally Posted by BananaStand
Extinct species? So what? Unless we're talking about people, chicken, or cows, then who fucking cares.
I'm hearing you say that you perceive that there are at least some species which are worth caring about.
Is your reason for caring based on anything other than selfish arguments?
(E.g. You like to eat them. Other people like you like to eat them. They are useful to humans, i.e. you.)
Is it really a stretch for you to perceive that other people attach different weight to their selfish thoughts than you do to your selfish thoughts?
Originally Posted by BananaStand
Altered coastlines? So what? Move!
Erratic weather patterns? Wear a jacket you pansy!
It's clear how much dignity and respect you see in your perceived political adversaries.
I suspect that's about as much dignity and respect that you will be shown when you engage in these conversations.
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