Re: Ad hominem? I think not.

From: J. R. Molloy (jr@shasta.com)
Date: Wed Nov 21 2001 - 11:33:40 MST


From: "scerir" <scerir@libero.it>
> - ad hominem ("tu quoque"): this form of attack on the person notes
> that a person does not practise what he preaches.

I don't think there should be any rule against ad hominems against those who
do not practice what they preach, do you?

"Look over there!" said the blind man, to his deaf son.

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