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To: Bob J
The error in your logic is the fact that your scenerio is an unfeasible situation to begin with. Whether you like it or not, Israel is not and never will be located in South America. Because of your error in logic, your proposed scenerio could not have been anything else but misinterpreted.
480 posted on 04/01/2002 5:48:13 PM PST by FreedominJesusChrist
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
A logical statement or conclusion is based on premises that need to be accepted (not as truth but for the purposes of debate) in order for the equation to have a framework from which it can be considered. My logical argument went thus;

If Israel were located in South America, then there would be less terrorism aimed at Israel and the United States.

You don't have accept the conclusions of this logical argument, that is what debate is based on. If, however, you do not accept the premise as a starting point, than no debate can take place.

483 posted on 04/01/2002 6:02:15 PM PST by Bob J
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
Whether you like it or not, Israel is not and never will be located in South America.

Maybe. But considering and debating "what if" alternatives can develop greater understanding of the reality.

484 posted on 04/01/2002 6:09:38 PM PST by Bob J
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To: FreedominJesusChrist
So based on our discussion up until now and the current situation in the middle east, what difference would exist if Israel were located in South America?
485 posted on 04/01/2002 6:13:05 PM PST by Bob J
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