Tony Atkinson
Dec 8, 2023

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We've reached a pretty poor state of affairs when the argument ab affectu automatically cancels the argument ad ratione. The rules need changing. Either we have robust and civilised critique and debate, or we give way to the whingers and the animadversions of the professionally offended. In the matter of hate speech, there are specific words and sentiments which are specifically and only a part of hate speech. Context is another issue, and I suppose the term 'biological male' might be considered offensive in that particular situation. If one were deliberately looking for something to be offended about! Also, until and unless genetic engineers develop the technique of changing a Y-chromosome into an X one, terms such as biological or genetic male or female remain true and accurate, but irrelevant unless in certain medical contexts.

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Tony Atkinson
Tony Atkinson

Written by Tony Atkinson

Snapper-up of unconsidered trifles, walker of paths less travelled by. Writer of fanfiction. Player of games. argonaut57@gmail.com

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