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I disagree with RMS on many topics, but I don't get the outrage at him. He explained how Minsky was likely not guilty of sexual assault. To use an analogy: If I
by chroma 7y ago
I disagree with RMS on many topics, but I don't get the outrage at him. He explained how Minsky was likely not guilty of sexual assault. To use an analogy: If I have a sanctioned boxing match with someone, and it is later discovered that Don King coerced my opponent into taking the match against his will, am I guilty of battery? I don't think so.
RMS is also correct that Epstein was many things, but not a pedophile. He's discussing facts and people are treating it as if he's discussing morality.
- cjbprime 7y agoYou don't have to go to boxing matches to find relevant analogies. You could start with "If I have sex with someone who's unable to consent due to some type of incapacitation, have I assaulted them?".
- chroma 7y agoHow does that question apply to Minsky?
- UncleMeat 7y agoEpstein's victims being sex slaves is not the unusual outcome but the expectation. His behavior was fairly known. A better analogy would be participating in a fight organized by somebody who is known to coerce fighters into participating.
- chroma 7y agoI don't think that analogy is better. The Minsky allegation is said to have happened in March of 2001. That was years before Epstein was investigated, let alone charged or convicted of anything.