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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

uriel1972

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5. I can't agree,

Reply to BootinUp (Original post)

Mon Aug 25, 2014, 09:26 PM

Aug 2014

If one side is in possesion of the facts and the other is without evidence, but refuses to admit this, then the argument can go on forever. Why should people in possesion of the facts give up their position if the argument goes on for more than five minutes?

Just because people are obstinate in unsupported beliefs does not invalidate the position of the other side.

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If an argument lasts more than 5 minutes [View all] BootinUp Aug 2014 OP

Interesting that he makes the same observation Rainforestgoddess Aug 2014 #1

Well, NDT is certainly facing plenty of silly vitriol from the anti-GMO crowd. HuckleB Aug 2014 #2

True. But he must have anticipated Rainforestgoddess Aug 2014 #3

All too true. HuckleB Aug 2014 #4

I can't agree, uriel1972 Aug 2014 #5

I disagree LeftishBrit Aug 2014 #6

I not only disagree, but I think SheilaT Aug 2014 #7