Re:Want a Viking Funeral? Only State That Allows It Is Colorado
by lmm on Thursday January 12, 2023 @06:24PM
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There are very real public health consequences for bedroom activities too.
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Re:Want a Viking Funeral? Only State That Allows It Is Colorado
by omginternets on Thursday January 12, 2023 @07:21PM
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Do we really need to explain the difference between burning a boatload of corpses and making love?
Re:Want a Viking Funeral? Only State That Allows It Is Colorado
by lmm on Thursday January 12, 2023 @08:00PM
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If your argument is "people should/shouldn't be able to do this thing that's deeply meaningful to them because of/despite the public health risks", yes, you really do need to explain why these cases are different from each other.
Re:Want a Viking Funeral? Only State That Allows It Is Colorado
by omginternets on Thursday January 12, 2023 @08:28PM
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The scale of the public health risk is nowhere near the same, for one.
We might also consider that the "deeply meaningful things" phrase is hiding behind superficial similarities. One is a reproductive function and an important part of a well-functioning couple; the other is an ancient burial practice that nobody can truthfully claim is part of their living culture.
You're sea-lawyering. We know you understand the difference.
Re:Want a Viking Funeral? Only State That Allows It Is Colorado
by lmm on Thursday January 12, 2023 @09:41PM
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> One is a reproductive function and an important part of a well-functioning couple
The activities that people want to regulate tend to not fall under either of those (or at least their status as such is disputed).
> You're sea-lawyering. We know you understand the difference.
Nope. I genuinely think it's a legitimate comparison.