Quote:So, it's OK to insult someone so long as they disagree with you? I just want to know if personal insults validate my argument.

 

 

As far as I'm concerned, you can insult me personally whether you agree with me or not. The post you cited was not meant to validate anything; both Eric and TMD posted content that insulted my intelligence, I responded in kind.

 

Go back and read this thread from the beginning. Eric's reaction was to categorize those who disagreed with him as being PC, then followed that up with accusations that I am intolerant and implied that I am unwilling or even afraid to debate him. Neither assertion could be further from the truth. Well, possibly one, partially, which I will address. As long as Eric isn't taking actual actions to discriminate against a TG person or persons, I will defend his right to state and defend his position with everything at my disposal.

 

I see nothing wrong with stating an opinion here then declining to discuss it further due to CoC concerns. I've done it myself. Having said that, it is a cheap shot to post something, then cite the CoC as a reason to not expound, and then imply that I'm not willing to discuss it in another venue because I'm intolerant or even scared.

 

This is the forum in which the topic has been posted. I admit, I will not bang my head against the wall debating the subject on political grounds, which I can't fathom being a factor in this particular discussion, or especially religious grounds. Obviously, I cannot even begin to explain why, beyond saying nothing will be resolved. Regarding that, Eric is right, I don't care what he has to say from a religious viewpoint, but it has nothing to do with intolerance or political correctness.

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