On 16/12/2018 00:04, T i m wrote:
On Sat, 15 Dec 2018 14:37:29 +0000, Richard
wrote:

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Indeed it sounds twisted and bitter, and completely lacking in human
empathy, or any trace of civility.

Which is exceedingly hypocritical in his instance considering his
lengthy pontifications on the topic of empathy.

Yes Rod, I would be interested to hear how you set your moral compass
where someone being inactive has fewer rights than someone doing
something actively to someone and against their wishes?

I might enjoy my job at the abattoir so according to you I should be
able to send some of the firms charity Xmyth cards to all my friends,
including the vegans and they should just suck it up?

So you have an imaginary job at the abattoir. Whatever floats your boat.
Don't send Christmas cards to the vegans, a slice of liver should do nicely.


No wonder you are confused re how empathy can be applied un
empathetically.