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Steersman's avatar

Then, Houston, we have a problem. One that you seem to be more a part of than of the solution.

You -- and too many others -- can't or won't defend your position or definitions, but rather "obstinately" refuse to consider the alternatives that offer some ways off the horns of a seriously problematic social dilemma.

Seems that social progress is contingent on developing a workable consensus. Which you -- and too many others -- seem bound and determined to frustrate, largely because of "prior commitments" to idiosyncratic and quite untenable anti-scientific claptrap and outright dogma.

You might at least give some thought to philosopher Will Durant's elaborations on Voltaire's quip:

Durant: “ 'If you wish to converse with me,' said Voltaire, 'define your terms.' How many a debate would have been deflated into a paragraph if the disputants had dared to define their terms! This is the alpha and omega of logic, the heart and soul of it, that every important term in serious discourse shall be subjected to strictest scrutiny and definition. It is difficult, and ruthlessly tests the mind; but once done it is half of any task. — Will Durant"

https://quotefancy.com/quote/3001527/Will-Durant-If-you-wish-to-converse-with-me-said-Voltaire-define-your-terms-How-many-a

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Frederick R Prete's avatar

I’m sorry, but that’s unkind. I’ve always been thoughtful and respectful in my comments and discussions. I simply have different point of view than you.

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Steersman's avatar

"You've gotta be cruel to be kind, in the right measure

Cruel to be kind, it's a very good sign" ... 🎶😉🙂

You're welcome to your point of view, to your opinions. But, maybe arguably, not when the consequences are so horrific, when they lead to the butchery of autistic and dysphoric children, when they turn them into sexless eunuchs.

Seems that the proximate cause for the whole transgender clusterfuck is society's inability or unwillingness to agree on some coherent and scientifically credible and justified definitions for both "sex" and "gender". Which you are, rather clearly, contributing to.

Sorry, not sorry ...

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