Posted by Dinah on June 12, 2006, at 9:33:04
In reply to Re: being adults » Dr. Bob, posted by AuntieMel on June 12, 2006, at 8:42:07
My impression that an equivilant statement would be that the world would be better off without without the Cubs. Which is implying that the Cubs are somehow harmful to the world. Just as saying the world is a better place with the Cubs in it would imply that the Cubs are beneficial to the world, but doesn't exclude the possibility that the world is also better off for having the White Sox in it. So saying the world is a better place with the Cubs in it is saying nothing disrespectful about the White Sox.
That's different than saying you prefer the Cubs to the White Sox.
An equivilant statement would be "I am an atheist." Or "I choose atheism as my religion." or "Atheism is a better fit with my beliefs." Which doesn't say anything about the unchosen alternative except that you didn't choose it.
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