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And that is fine, Kubedawg. Being here for one or the other or both does not put one above any other.
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I respect others sides, even if I don't agree with them.
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I find this kind of comment trite. Often people do not think when they make this comment. First, would you respect the other side`s ideas if those were ones that supported genital mutilation of young woman throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Minor? How about those who support exploiting children in quasi slave-like conditions? I definitely do not respect those arguments and beliefs held by those persons or other morally defunct ideas and systems.
It is not about respecting others' opinions put forth in argument --
It is about respecting THE RIGHT TO ARGUE and VOICE THOSE OPINIONS. It may also be about the right to hold an opinion, BUT, we definitely have the right to try and destroy the reasoning on which those opinions rest on. Why would I respect something I would like see destroyed. Why would you respect the idea of slavery if you would like to see it destroyed?
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This is a community, not just a place to debate.
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Yes, it is. However, by reading the rules one will see what the main objective of Volconvo`s is. Look in case you haven`t already:
This site's main objective: To promote constructive debate between people with contrasting ideologies.
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Otherwise we wouldn't have the general discussion and such.
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Which are clearly secondary by deduction from the official stated objective of Volconvo.
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Lets get back on topic. I'd like to hear your views from my previous statement here if you want.
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I want to reply, Kubedawg, and probably will, but I sense you will eventually respond with testimonials -- once again to let you know, very weak form for debating.