Re: Time to move this thread elsewhere (Was Re: NOBODY needs robots !!!)

Chris Spencer wrote:

> The philosophical and political ramifications of robotics is fair game
> for discussion in a robotics forum.

No argument with that. I just found John's most recent message -- that
appears to argue the definition of "insurgent" -- borderline into that
political muddy that brings down helpful newsgroups like this one.
"Insurgent" is a loaded word. Despite how people are now using it as a
synonym for terrorist, the dictionary definition makes George Washington
and Alexander Hamilton "insurgents." Which means you ought to be able to
take down a Hind with a musket.

I should say before someone dings me on it: I'm in no way putting myself
into the roll as moderator, but simply offering a reminder that when the
discussion starts to deviate in ways that polarize people along
political lines it's best to find another avenue for the thread.

Or maybe not. As you said, I can simply ignore the thread. Sorry to
bother.

-- Gordon
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