On Sat, Mar 30, 2002 at 09:26:10PM -0600, Dan Minette wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Erik Reuter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Brin-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 8:17 PM > Subject: Re: Child Soldiers RE: This week in the Middle East > > > > On Sat, Mar 30, 2002 at 07:41:50PM -0600, Dan Minette wrote: > > > That's an interesting question, and depends on who "these people" are. > The > > > short answer is that, if you said the Grand Dragon, I'd definatly say > no. > > > George Wallace did more damage, so I'd not equate Jeroen with him. But, > I > > > was really hoping you would answer my question first. > > > > No deal. Your question was based on extrapolating an argument I made > > to the point of absurdity. Stick with the situation at hand and I will > > discuss or answer questions. > > > > Why is it absurd.
Because Jeroen has neither said nor done things anywhere near as bad as the people you compared him to. > "Since X has denied being anti-Semitic (or racist), there is no point > in using that term in a discussion with that person." When X = Jeroen, do you think there is any point? He has denied it, and he will deny it again. If you want to make any progress, you will need to discuss specific cases and issues, not make sweeping generalizations and call names. > Finally, let me make one more point. I have absolutely no idea of > where you draw the line on anti-Semitism. Incorrect. You know that I do not consider Jeroen to be anti-Semitic. Stick to the issue. If you disagree, then what evidence do you have that Jeroen hates Jews? -- "Erik Reuter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.erikreuter.com/
