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02-04-2007, 05:55 PM
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I didn't specify what you were afraid of, I only reasoned fear is the only thing that would make you care .... and I was right.
Actually, according to research, fear is at the root of anger, not caring. I don't think you have to fear something to think it's wrong. Of course, you could argue that there is a root fear, but that's based on a lot more things than the simple emotion brought about which is named fear. For example, I don't see a gun and immediately feel afraid. As has been pointed out, it's an inanimate object. However, when I see a gun in the hands of a loony, I feel fear, which is employed as my defense mechanism. I personally think there's a big distinction there. What does everyone else think?
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02-05-2007, 01:27 PM
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02-05-2007, 03:48 PM
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02-05-2007, 07:46 PM
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02-05-2007, 07:52 PM
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02-05-2007, 01:40 PM
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The only reason you care, the only reason you think you're entitled to pass judgement, is your fear. :p
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02-05-2007, 01:58 PM
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Fear
There are rational and irrational fears, right? Like: fear of fire, fear of heights, these are probably pretty good, instinctive responses.
Fear of deadly weapons, this seems to fall in the rational category. Fear of kittens or toasters, these would be irrational. ...  btw: I'll take my answer "off the air" ...I don't plan to spend the next 50 posts defending a position I haven't stated. I know how these "debates" get.
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