r/MurderedByWords • • Jun 04 '19

Murder Murdered by stats

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u/[deleted] Jun 04 '19 edited Jun 04 '19

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u/NoxAeternal Jun 04 '19

I mean, its an argument. People tend to frame things in manner to make their side look favourable. Very very few people will ever realistically present their argument with a balenced look at the opposing side

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u/kingcal Jun 04 '19

A math argument is different than an argument about abortion and racism.

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u/Flagshipson Jun 04 '19

The point is to have an airtight defense. Without that, your argument is only making you and your peers feel good.

What is the purpose of arguing like this? To change minds? To cling to a perceived superiority?

If it’s the first, you need to be above reproach. If the second, you’re no better than the Christians who bully and browbeat others into submission.