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In response to "So? Does punishing people more harshly now for doing things that were more socially acceptable earlier in history somehow cleanse our national karma?" by Dr.Vermin

It goes some small way to address, or at least attempt to mitigate, the systemic irrationality that is the root of prejudice.

Posted by znufrii Jun 17 '09, 10:55

as opposed to the transient irrationality of crimes of passion.

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By treating races differently, I say it props up that systemic irrationality. - Dr.Vermin Jun 17, 11:00 4
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  - That doesn't make it any more rational. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jun 17, 11:05 2
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      - [grin] Okay, Jack. You win! -- nm - Dr.Vermin Jun 17, 11:13

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