> >> For example, if I wore a T-Shirt bearing the slogan "Abortion is > >> Muder" in bright red letters, and the mall authorities asked me to > >> remove my shirt, I don't think that either you nor The Fool would > >> be posting an article here about my "freedom of expression." > > > ><Beep.> > > Given that such an article would neither bash President Bush, nor > copyrights..... I think that its a reasonable prediction. Indeed, > given that such incidents happen in schools every couple months.... > > Anyhow, didn't somebody just say something about "ad hominems having > no place here?"
Does cussing count as an "ad hominem attack"? (I think it depends on context, personally.)
It certainly doesn't count as "ad hominem attack" here. An ad hominem attack is an attack against a *person*, while the "Bullshit" comment referred to JDG's *argument*.
Jeroen "Big Difference" van Baardwijk
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