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magicjay38 said:
It teaches people passivity, rather than taking an active role in pursuing their own best interests. You don't have to be a Communist to believe that.



I think you're confusing passivity with pacifism. Many religions do teach the practitioners to stand up and make changes, though maybe not through the use of violence.

whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."

Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."