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Here is my counterargument. It would be unethical to team publicly against average person, based on his opinions, but Thiel is not a average person. Large amo
by Nokinside 10y ago
Here is my counterargument.
It would be unethical to team publicly against average person, based on his opinions, but Thiel is not a average person.
Large amounts of money change the status of a person. Money and political power are largely interchangeable. Thiel is billionaire and his status and influence is closer to major politician, large company or small state than average joe.
Thiel has demonstrated that he is willing to use his money to attack against others he don't like, so I think he should be able to take some blowback. Hie livelihood is not in a stake.
- chinese_dan 10y agoThis sort of mentality is sounding more and more like Germany in the 1930s. You have money? You can be treated as less than a human.
- Nokinside 10y ago>This sort of mentality is sounding more and more like Germany in the 1930s. This is accepted principle in liberal democracies. Public Officials and figures get less protection than common man.
- dreta 10y agoSure, whatever helps you justify crucifying a person for their views.
- chinese_dan 10y ago"Officials and figures get less protection than common man." This is an accepted principle in evil authoritarian countries, not liberal democracies. Everyone should have the same rights, regardless of wealth or status. This is just an excuse, so you can make yourself feel better at night for treating someone as less than human.