> Now you're just entering the realm of the absurd. Which is a valid form of argument. He's showing you how absurd what you're saying is if applied literally.

> Now you're just entering the realm of the absurd. Which is a valid form of argument. He's showing you how absurd what you're saying is if applied literally. You don't get to duck out and claim he's off topic, you need to address his point which is perfectly valid. If intent is all that matters, then a superstitious person who believes voodoo works should according to you be charged with attempted murder; that's the logical outcome of your position, you owe him a real answer.