[extropy-chat] re: embedded in open hearts (Meta/EP)

[Samantha Atkins]

On Apr 10, 2005, at 6:17 PM, spike wrote:

>> Olga Bourlin
> ...
>> ...Voltaire said:  "I may disapprove of what
>> you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it."   Olga
>
>
> My version of Voltaire's meme is a bit softer:
>
> I may disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the
> point of non-life-threatening injury your right to say
> it.  After all, anything you or I say is completely
> irrelevant to me should I perish.
>
>

Is there any level of evil that you would stand up against even if to 
do so would quite likely put your life in jeopardy?  Sometimes I wonder 
if we are not at a distinct disadvantage against those who may 
willingly put themselves in harm's way for what they believe is 
sufficiently important.

-s