Posted by europerep on June 29, 2012, at 15:43:58
In reply to Re: Agreed, posted by Dinah on June 29, 2012, at 15:24:23
> Perhaps we should end on a statement to which we both can agree.
Well, actually we shouldn't, but if you're not willing to take this debate to an end, I have to accept that.
> Well, I'll refrain from calling you any names. But we fundamentally differ on our beliefs concerning civility.I don't think that our beliefs differ on the nature of civility, but maybe about whether civility should be allowed to override, if necessary, other aspects of a discussion. I won't sacrifice adequately characterizing someone's argument for the mere purpose of making sure that that person won't get his or her feelings hurt. Trying to link the Affordable Care Act to a political doctrine that has caused great harm to many people (ie, socialism) is not only ridiculously absurd, but it is either stupid or malicious. Either way, I strongly object to it.
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