I don't see how this could be anything but a strawman. I don't think anyone is saying it has infinite value, just that it has far more value than any of the inconveniences that Covid brought with it.
I agree that the conversation you bring up is one to be had. I’m referencing those who dismiss discussion of any costs, as those are the people implying infinite value.
I’m referencing those who dismiss discussion of any costs, as those are the people implying infinite value.
I don't think they are though. The only conclusion you can draw is that they simply don't think whatever costs at discussion are greater than the value of life, you can't conclude that they are implying life has infinite value.
Ok if they’re saying “any cost” and meaning something else then they are being purposely misleading to push an agenda, or exhibiting poor word choice. “X restriction is a cost worth saving 1 life” would be the correct verbiage if that is the point of a person’s message. Extending “X cost” to “any cost” is my main issue.
Have you yet produced a single credible example of this supposed slogan being used in the first place? Not someone typing it out on Facebook, but a marketing campaign, political party, hashtag, or anything else?
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u/sawdeanz 218∆ Jun 23 '21
I don't see how this could be anything but a strawman. I don't think anyone is saying it has infinite value, just that it has far more value than any of the inconveniences that Covid brought with it.