Comment by spacechild1

3 years ago

I have been replying to OP who literally said:

> A 23 months old human is generally less intelligent than a dog and has a consciousness vastly different from us. If the lives of people (and everyone else) got better from killing such a being, then why not?

So what is your point?

Is today "rationalist edgeloard"-day?

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burgh  3 years ago

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  • spacechild1  3 years ago

    In fact, I do acknowledge that many things we do to animals are horrific. But this is just whataboutism.

    So you are really telling me that you are ok with killing little kids for "utilitarian good" (whatever that is)?

    You still haven't answered my question: do you have any real-life experience with little kids? I am pretty sure you haven't, otherwise you wouldn't spew such obvious bullshit.

    Now let's remember what you said in your original post:

    > Why not take infanticide seriously? A 23 months old human is generally less intelligent than a dog and has a consciousness vastly different from us.

    Honestly, that's one of the most fucked up things I have ever read on HN. Congratulations!

    • burgh  3 years ago

      I'm sure it feels like that to a loving parent, especially when you think about your own child. Your feelings are valid.