Don't make the mistake of thinking the pattern "[something perceived as greater than X] is just glorified X" calls into question the value of X. Rather, it's th

Don't make the mistake of thinking the pattern "[something perceived as greater than X] is just glorified X" calls into question the value of X. Rather, it's the perception of being greater that is being called into question. If I say "soda is just glorified water" do you think I'm mocking water and that I don't think water is vital for all life on this planet?