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Thank you for the excellent example of victim-blaming. Tell me, what does a failing helicopter falling out of the sky sound like? I need to know what I'm supp
by snozolli 1y ago
Thank you for the excellent example of victim-blaming. Tell me, what does a failing helicopter falling out of the sky sound like? I need to know what I'm supposed to be listening for.
- mhb 1y agoIt sounds like a straw man. When you're crossing a street, it would be prudent to be able to hear cars.
- snozolli 1y agoI don't think you know what straw man means. He was killed by a crashing helicopter, not a car. People expect cars on the road, not helicopters. Deaf people cross the road all the time. People wearing headphones or earbuds cross the road without difficulty regularly. I ride motorcycles with silicone earplugs and have no problem hearing traffic, because car tires against asphalt alone makes a tremendous racket. Again, what does it sound like when a helicopter is falling out of the sky onto you? I need to know so that I can stay safe.
- mhb 1y agoLet me break it down for you. It's nonsensical for someone to be penalized for increasing their risks by wearing headphones. Nonetheless, it is sensible to be more aware of your surroundings by being able to hear what's going on around you. There are plenty of other sounds which can be helpful besides a car's tires loudly screeching as it's about to hit you. The reason your example of a helicopter noise is a straw man is because, while it doesn't make sense to take precautions for a helicopter crashing on you, that is irrelevant to whether it makes sense for more likely situations. Riding a motorcycle and wearing silicone earplugs! Tell me you're not the guy to take safety advice from without telling me you're not the guy.