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 Originally Posted by Ragnar4
Which is the part where I prove I'm an idiot?
The part where I openly disagree to his wag-the-dog argument?
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The part where I suggest that if he's willing to let other innocent people die in vain without speaking up about it, that he's not exactly making a responsible choice as a human?
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Am I just an idiot because I disagree with you?
No, youre an idiot because your argument amounts to "well if you like it so much, why dont you marry it?!"
Protest does not require everyone in opposition to drop everything in their lives and sacrifice their well being for the sake of the cause. Not only that, but people are capable of holding conflicting beliefs, or conflicting values. These conflicting values and beliefs can rightfully cause someone to compromise and take the path of moderate action to further their cause.
Your argument is based on the "either or" fallacy. Its the same fallacy that was used at the start of the Iraqi war, "either youre a patriot who supports the war, or you support terrorism."
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