If someone can prove me wrong and show me my mistake in any thought or action, I shall gladly change. I seek the truth, which never harmed anyone: the harm is to persist in one's own self-deception and ignorance.
~Marcus Aurelius
I believe I mentioned that I read (and re-read) MA in a different thread. Here's a quote of his I keep handy.
So here you go Chuck. An opportunity to change my mind. Let's hear your best argument. Not a link and "this one guy said so", not a lot of "lol's" and emoticons. Not rhetorical nonsense about "hiding behind a flag". Those aren't persuasive, and mostly get eye-rolls from me. Right now you just disrupt threads with ineffective attempts at insult over this topic.
I'm talking about a real argument. You know, those persuasive essays you wrote in a 100 level English class. A thesis, supporting points and conclusion.
There's no right or wrong answer in a matter of choice. There are pros and cons to be weighed and decided upon. I'm not 100% committed to my current decision (I was before I retired, but now I'm open to the alternative). You genuinely have an opportunity to change my mind. To "win", in front of everyone; if that's important to you.
I'll even tell you the parts I agree with, the parts I don't, and why; and allow you to expound or reformulate.
Gauntlet laid down, the floor is yours.
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