Paul: Tough-minded rationalism need not preclude considerations of tact. Some logical statements come with nasty historical baggage and should be avoided, especially in a political context like this one.
But again, I don’t know that is the case with Eliezer’s quotation. I am only urging caution about Lincoln-isms like that one in general.
Paul: Tough-minded rationalism need not preclude considerations of tact. Some logical statements come with nasty historical baggage and should be avoided, especially in a political context like this one.
But again, I don’t know that is the case with Eliezer’s quotation. I am only urging caution about Lincoln-isms like that one in general.