>Finally, and most importantly, "lead" isn't quite as vivid as "drag,
>kicking and screaming". I can't think of an equally good phrase offhand.
>--
> sentience@pobox.com Eliezer S. Yudkowsky
> http://pobox.com/~sentience/AI_design.temp.html
> http://pobox.com/~sentience/singul_arity.html
>Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, I'm not telling you
>everything I think I know.
>
I'm getting images of people pushing paratroopers out of planes... or someone convincing a friend to go through with a performance... something of the like. Implying the opposition is more timidity and momentary fear than moral opposition. I dunno. Take what you will.
-Eric