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In reply to the discussion: This is freedom. [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)66. Is a principle and an ideal the same thing as an absolute?
No, it is not.
In fact, principles and ideals are rarely actualized 100%. If ever.
My point is, it's disingenuous to say that "freedom" per se is the real problem, here. If we want to try and make lists of what we think the real underlying problem is, I suspect there are a number of concepts which could be ranked on the list higher than "freedom".
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I'd prefer it if we not try and taint a good word like freedom with this shit.
Warren DeMontague
Jun 2016
#12
“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” -- Voltaire
Wednesdays
Jun 2016
#36
Previous to Orlando the most deadly attack on a gay place was a gasoline arson. 32 dead.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2016
#47
No imaginary concept is an absolute, whether we want it to be an absolute good
LanternWaste
Jun 2016
#49
No, my job is to correct people post things that are incorrect- Along with random sarcasm
snooper2
Jun 2016
#43
It's because noone cares about gun violence anymore unless it occured during mass shooting.
MadDAsHell
Jun 2016
#57
America is a target-rich environment, and only the Second Amendment is safe. n/t
Efilroft Sul
Jun 2016
#60