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(...) I would probably view homosexuals on a more even keel. I might, by way of example, compare it to my feelings towards Muslims. Having worked with a few exceptionally awesome folks who happened to be Islamic, my POV towards Muslims in general is (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Note: I picked Muslims as a category for discussion purposes only, because I am not a Muslim and I was discussing how I felt towards people who are different from me in terms of lifestyle. *sigh* Maybe I should stay out of these debates while (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) They're the proverbial exceptions that prove the rule? --Todd (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Erm, which rule? I used the example of how I feel towards Muslims as an example of my typical reaction. As a rule, I try very hard to not judge people based upon categories. My feelings towards homosexuality is an exception, caused by a (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I believe it is fairly low... in the US and many other countries, but not all. I have read that one of the reasons for the high rate of HIV in Africa and some other third world countries is that heterosexual anal intercourse is much more (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) There's an old phrase -- "That's the exception that proves the rule." Example: "All tough cops have moustaches." "All?" "Yeah, all. Well, except for this one cop I talked to once -- he didn't have a moustache... But all the others do!" "He was (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I really enjoyed the movie _Chasing_Amy_, especially what Alyssa had to say in the bar scene early in the movie. --Todd (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) *sigh* again. c/judge people/judge people negatively/ Today is not my day. I'm having a Bad Typing Day. As a result, I threatened to wage war against Larry's house and sell his family into slavery, and I flamed homosexuals while defending (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Oh. See, there I go assuming again. Thanks for clearing that up, Kevin. Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Massive snip just so I can pick on one point. (...) Sexuality only, or are you saying that ANY activity carried out purely for pleasure is irrational. I have an issue either way but let's be clear first. (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) <mild spoiler alert> The first part of that movie was great but the big denoument where the roomie tried to make a case for a three way struck me as a bit off. Spoiled what was otherwise a good movie for me. (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) anything (...) factors (...) Any activity done for pleasure is irrational. Or is pleasure rational? I contend that it is not -- emotion and bias play too big of a role for pleasure to be wrapped up in a tidy package. It's part of the human (...) (24 years ago, 10-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I would contend that to throw out all emotions as not suitable for a rational being is to go too far. Emotions serve at least two good purposes: - they're inputs. They give us valuable insight into our subconscious, as well as insight into our (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) How about activity done for pain? --Todd (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Rational. (...) Irrational. *Why* is it enjoyable? *Why* is it good? Is it or is it not necessary? These questions can't be adequately and rationally explained, at least not with modern medicine. And I'm willing to bet <RUMMAGE SRC="POCKETS" (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) What, like my job? :-, Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 11-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) [snip examples of stereotyping] (...) I thought that old saying came from English grammar, where every rule has any number of exceptions. The exceptions don't invalidate the rule, they're just exceptions. Personally, I think the 'old phrase' (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Are you refering to reading an Ayn Rand book? Personally, I'd rather read an atlas. *Shrug* whatever. Steve (24 years ago, 13-Mar-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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