Derrick wrote in message
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> That's fair, I suppose, but not exactly useful: I'm still waiting to
> see how you argue toward there being a relevant difference between
> homo.uals and drug addicts in this case. (Naturally, I do agree that
> they're somewhat different, though I think any characterisation of
> homo.uality as a "choice" is somewhat misleading. It's just that the
> importance of this difference is far from self-evident. Why would the
> character of drug addiction cut against sympathy?)
I think the difference is quite evident. These are two very different
behaviours. In the ATL without HIV their reputations cannot be expected to
improve to the same extent. Drug addiction is a dysfunctional and
destructive habit, with or without diseases.
Admitted hard drug addicts in either TL are far less likely than admitted
LGBs to be elected to public office or hired for critical occupations.
Neither would drug trafficking be decriminalized. The difference in attitude
toward the two groups isn't a matter of how liberal or sensitive you are,
it's a matter of what's permissible for the continued functioning of
society.
> Or am I just too out of touch with this NG to spot a troll when one's
> in front of me?
If you wanted to avoid trolls, you would not have replied to this heavily
crossposted thread. Neither should have I, for that matter.
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