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To: don-o

Life isn’t fair. Fairness is an abstract invention of the human mind. It only applies to games invented by people. For real life it’s necessary to grow up.


10 posted on 01/27/2016 2:22:05 PM PST by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason and rule of law. Prepare!)
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To: TigersEye

:) agree with what you wrote


11 posted on 01/27/2016 2:24:38 PM PST by b4me
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In a debate, any question that is an “interview” question is unfair.

The whole purpose of a DEBATE is to ask a question relevant to the topic and have the DEBATERS state their opinions or stance on the issue...

The object of a debate is to discern differences of opinion between the debaters, not point at individuals...


16 posted on 01/27/2016 2:28:04 PM PST by Boonie ("Nuke 'em all...Let Allah sort 'em out...)
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To: TigersEye
Life isn't fair. Fairness is an abstract invention of the human mind. It only applies to games invented by people. For real life it's necessary to grow up.

C.S. Lewis would not agree. In the beginning of "Mere Christianity" he says that if one agrees to split an orange with someone and you give a smaller piece, it is a natural, innate reaction to consider that unfair.

Wandering off topic, but I can use some diversion. Thanks for posting.

26 posted on 01/27/2016 2:34:52 PM PST by don-o (He will not share His glory. And He will NOT be mocked!)
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To: TigersEye

Ditto...fairness is an illusion. No such thing in this life. Anyone who expects it will be gravely disappointed.


28 posted on 01/27/2016 2:36:37 PM PST by Dawn53Fl
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To: TigersEye

Even if you’re right that the very concept of fairness is a Human construct, its still one that, by definition, Humans value and indulge in.


36 posted on 01/27/2016 2:56:59 PM PST by Vanders9
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