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Re: Will Libertopia cause the needy to get less?
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Date: 
Fri, 1 Dec 2000 17:17:37 GMT
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I'm going to pull a Larry here - plowed ground, I've already stated my belief in
this group, do your research.

You must have a strange definition of debating.  IN NO WAY do you have to state
your own position to debate.  In fact, some of the best debates you can have is
from BOTH sides debating the view opposite to theirs.


Jon Kozan wrote:

In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Tom Stangl writes:
Why does it matter when debating?  Devil's advocate is often the best
debating form.
Certainly.
But it avoids having to state your own positions which _is_ a requirement in
real debating.

So, Tom, what do you believe?
-Jon

jON kOZAN wrote:

In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Dave Schuler writes:
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:

Precisely.  Excellent point, Dave!

Thanks!  It's fun to switch-hit once in a while!

So, Dave - what do you really believe?
-Jon

--
| Tom Stangl, Technical Support          Netscape Communications Corp
|      Please do not associate my personal views with my employer



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: Will Libertopia cause the needy to get less?
 
Tom Stangl wrote:. (...) I agree wholeheartedly; in fact, I think it is the *best* way to gain an understanding of an opposing viewpoint. All I can ask a skeptic is to presuppose the existence of God for the sake of argument. Get somewhat (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
  Re: Will Libertopia cause the needy to get less?
 
(...) I can't debate unless _you_ state, or refer me to your position. Call me lazy, but I couldn't find what you personally believe stated. I tried a few searches, but I don't have time to ready 7000+ messages in this group alone... and then puzzle (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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  Re: Will Libertopia cause the needy to get less?
 
(...) Certainly. But it avoids having to state your own positions which _is_ a requirement in real debating. So, Tom, what do you believe? -Jon (...) (24 years ago, 1-Dec-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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