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Old Dec 22, 2006, 10:26 am   #342 (permalink) (top)
brien
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I have an idea that Abolitionists would force slave holders to release their slaves if they could do it. I also have an idea that no slave holder would ever force an Abolitionist to own slaves. And that my friends, perhaps is the main difference between the two types of people. One reason I am glad to be a slave holder.


The thing I like about "reason" is that: it is timeless and cuts across issues exposing the weaknesses or strengths of arguments on the foundations of reason. Historical backdrops are nice, too, you know... to bring color and crystalize the whole thing.
Animals and human beings are separate species therefore your slave owner comparison is disingenuous at best, and down right insulting at the worst.

Your reasoning is flawed, but obviously you ignore that aspect of your viewpoint. Nice try though.

Try this:
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I have an idea that Slave owners would force Abolitionists to own slaves if they could do it. I also have an idea that no Abolitionist would ever force a slave owner to own slaves. And that my friends, perhaps is the main difference between the two types of people. One reason I am glad to be a Abolitionist.
The thing I like about "reason" is that: it is timeless and cuts across issues exposing the weaknesses or strengths of arguments on the foundations of reason. Historical backdrops are nice, too, you know... to bring color and crystalize the whole thing.


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