A week ago, I randomly queried "can't we all just get along?" in 
response to some RPG stimulus.  My housemate forcefully declared that 
that statement is inherently flawed, the sentiment behind it is garbage, 
and because the originator of the phrase (apparently Rodney King ca. 
1991, but I could've sworn it was a traditional '60s peacenik cry) was 
brain damaged due to having his head caved in, that makes the query 
itself (and any subsequent use thereof) invalid.  It is utterly 
impossible for anybody to get along, ever, etc.

Never mind that you can reach a valid conclusion from invalid premises, 
or that in a restricted context people get along just fine every day, or 
that a hopeful desire along the 'wouldn't it be nice if...' line of 
thought is purely an emotive construct and therefore has no property 
relating to validity.

*shakes head and sighs deeply*

It's a good thing I have no spine and acquiesce at the slightest hint of 
challenge.  His attitude is decidedly nerve-wracking.

-- 
Tim Cook
http://empyrean.freesitespace.net

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