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More thoughts on the matter. I have relatively high income, I come from affluent family, I have some savings, I'm kind of well-off, I have no troubles finding

More thoughts on the matter. I have relatively high income, I come from affluent family, I have some savings, I'm kind of well-off, I have no troubles finding jobs. This means I can quit a job over drug testing. A lot of people can't - they have mouths to feed, no savings to cover it up, not too desirable on job market. This means I have an obligation to abruptly terminate my employment in such situation. This will make employers consider drug testing policies against losing people like me. Which makes world less bad for everyone, even people who could not just quit. This is where middle-class privilege comes in handy to shield us all.

rm_-rf_slash 11y ago
I am downvoting you not because of your logic, which is sound, but your tone, which comes across as superior and smug, even if you are acknowledging the disadvantages of those who do not possess what you call "privilege." I am doing so because a less discerning reader may judge you own your tone alone and disregard your logic entirely, rendering your argument moot. You have made your point, but in an ineffective way.
- mikestew 11y ago
  And I'm down voting you just because. Parent was not inflammatory, wasn't name-calling, and gave a well-reasoned argument that made me think about my privilege and obligations that might go along with it. Are you saying that this kind of post is what you want to see less of on HN?
- such_a_casual 11y ago
  It is quite inappropriate to dismiss and decrease visibility of a voice simply because it doesn't say what needs to be said in a way you approve of. Indeed you express the same kind of "smug[ness]" you accuse that person of: "I am doing so because a less discerning reader may judge you own your tone alone and disregard your logic entirely, rendering your argument moot." I suppose we should also block ISIS websites because a less discerning reader than yourself wouldn't be able to prevent themselves from being convinced by their propaganda.

rm_-rf_slash 11y ago

I am downvoting you not because of your logic, which is sound, but your tone, which comes across as superior and smug, even if you are acknowledging the disadvantages of those who do not possess what you call "privilege." I am doing so because a less discerning reader may judge you own your tone alone and disregard your logic entirely, rendering your argument moot. You have made your point, but in an ineffective way.

mikestew 11y ago
And I'm down voting you just because. Parent was not inflammatory, wasn't name-calling, and gave a well-reasoned argument that made me think about my privilege and obligations that might go along with it. Are you saying that this kind of post is what you want to see less of on HN?
such_a_casual 11y ago
It is quite inappropriate to dismiss and decrease visibility of a voice simply because it doesn't say what needs to be said in a way you approve of. Indeed you express the same kind of "smug[ness]" you accuse that person of: "I am doing so because a less discerning reader may judge you own your tone alone and disregard your logic entirely, rendering your argument moot." I suppose we should also block ISIS websites because a less discerning reader than yourself wouldn't be able to prevent themselves from being convinced by their propaganda.