Posted by Toph on November 29, 2004, at 15:33:51
In reply to Lou's reply to Toph-fer-extrm » Toph, posted by Lou Pilder on November 29, 2004, at 15:08:36
> Toph,
> A. Are you saying that Dr. Hsiung acted in a caprecious manner, such as what you think concerning Susan here, and this could lead to another nazi holocaust?
> B. Are you saying that Dr. Hsiung singled out Susan randomly to create an atmosphere of fear here?
> C. Are you saying that The block of Susan is equivalant to the extermination of a person?
> D. Are you saying that Dr. Hsiung can do unjustified things to posters here?
> Lou
>
Hello Lou,A. Hyperbole is a form of metaphor that I used to demonstrate what can happen when a harm is left unremedied. The Nazis exaggerated the notion to German citizens that Jews were sub-human among other atrocious stereotypes to desensitize the populice to the final solution - just to show how hyperbolic exaggerations can be effective.
B. I don't know how Bob thinks. That's what bothered me so, he didn't seem to be applying a consistent standard here.
C. It could have a similar effect (again, metaphorically speaking), yes indeed.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20041122/msgs/421415.htmlD. Absolutely, just like you or I could.
Thanks for your interest in my posts, Lou.
-Toph
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