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Well, I declare differently. Words are wind (unless backed up by an argument).
> You can't deprive people of a dignified life by ignoring them.
Ignoring someone is not depriving them of anything.
Sacrificing some people for the sake of other people--what you are advocating--deprives both groups of a dignified life.
Human sacrifice is utterly barbaric and would be outlawed in a truly civilized society.
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Well, I declare differently. Words are wind (unless backed up by an argument).
> You can't deprive people of a dignified life by ignoring them.
Ignoring someone is not depriving them of anything.
Sacrificing some people for the sake of other people--what you are advocating--deprives both groups of a dignified life.
Human sacrifice is utterly barbaric and would be outlawed in a truly civilized society.