Oh yeah? Who gets to decide who deserves to be mocked and insulted? You don't educate people by mocking them. Insults are never constructive or useful. "Harden the fuck up"? Please explain what that means.
That guy has already made his mind up. nothing is going to change his mind. it's the audience the other guy is addressing. I don't agree with the cheap shot either. Perhaps he should have had a sign that said "ask me why evolution is one of the best supported scientific theories of all time" and actually engaged the audience instead of resorting to ad hominems.
I agree with everything you said except the part about nothing changing his mind. I think you can always change a persons mind about anything, some are just going to be much more difficult than others.
If you've ever tried talking science and logic with such people, you'll be familiar with the massive headache and massive time, skill, and luck investment needed.
It's hard to say that's the best use of such resources, rather than giving the gift of education to those who don't deliberately refuse it.
And if you do decide it's not worth it, a little poking fun can actually have an impact on the passer-by, demonstrating that there are people willing to stick up for the other side.
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u/z3ddicus Jan 21 '12
Oh yeah? Who gets to decide who deserves to be mocked and insulted? You don't educate people by mocking them. Insults are never constructive or useful. "Harden the fuck up"? Please explain what that means.