> In short, don't assume that most people share your basic values or worldview. You might be living in a place where they simply don't
I think that's covered under his "something very wrong with us".
I think that's covered under his "something very wrong with us".
Suppose that every year the federal government gave each family a baked goose to celebrate our acquisition of colonies via the Spanish-American War. You can think this is an offensive celebration or a crazy waste of money, but why not accept the goose when it is delivered? It's still a tasty meal, even if you think it shouldn't be given out.
That is what is going on. It's not hypocrisy, hate, or inconsistent principles.