Racism, Misogyny and other bigotry - how do we know them when we see them?

[Chris]

Agreed.

In a way, the kind of argument by label that should be shunned can be given a functional definition: That which prevents or deters examination on the merits.

If in fact, a collective entity in fact is officially pushing for actual welfare programs, discussing that entity's support for welfare actually would be examination on the merits.

Couldn't agree more.

[Alias]

An idiot?

Kind of like Joe Wilson calling the President of the United States a liar in the halls of Congress. Another idiot.

We agree, she's an idiot. Now you know what I'm talking about.

[Alias]

Agreed.

In a way, the kind of argument by label that should be shunned can be given a functional definition: That which prevents or deters examination on the merits.

If in fact, a collective entity in fact is officially pushing for actual welfare programs, discussing that entity's support for welfare actually would be examination on the merits.

"collective entity", hmmmmmm, now what could that be?

[dsolo802]

We agree, she's an idiot. Now you know what I'm talking about.

That is an individual assessment, not one properly attributed to the group you imagine she represents.

[Alias]

That is an individual assessment, not one properly attributed to the group you imagine she represents.

Now you've crossed over the imaginary line into reading my mind. I don't know who she repsents, nor do I care. My point is hollering "racist" at a good decent honorable man without any reason whatsoever. That's the point.

[dsolo802]

Now you've crossed over the imaginary line into reading my mind. I don't know who she repsents, nor do I care. My point is hollering "racist" at a good decent honorable man without any reason whatsoever. That's the point.

Let's leave well enough alone:

Be happy: you now know what I think about the matter. I'm not for impugning the character of people. Not you, and not anyone else, including the newcomers here.

On a discussion board we are here to discuss the merits of issues, not sit in judgment on posters themselves. Let us be happy we agree.