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One concern with this line of argumentation: reasonable people shouldn't have to change their behavior, but rational people might want to. That is, suppose you
by bbayles 10y ago
One concern with this line of argumentation: reasonable people shouldn't have to change their behavior, but rational people might want to.
That is, suppose you believe (as I do) that D.T. and his supporters are quite dangerous. If they are using my behavior to gain strength, it behooves me to change my behavior!
- tptacek 10y agoSometimes, perhaps. But not if that change in behavior itself gives support and comfort to bigotry, deception, and authoritarianism, as it would here.