• Phineaz@feddit.org
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    3 hours ago

    Quick question: Why am I a deplorable cunt if I want to look for fossils on a rapist’s piece of land? Am I a war criminal if I want to dig for fossils in Russa?

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      2 hours ago

      Hey, I know you raped and tortured children and face zero consequences about it, but do you mind if I come over to your house and play in the backyard?

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        1 hour ago

        Pardon, I know I worded it poorly, but what I meant with the Russia example is that the damage done to society is relatively minor by visiting the country or island of a criminal (though not null), while the gain for science could be huge. Somewhat similar to how journalists travel to war zones or occupied territories and comply with local authority such as the Taliban to report on important issues or abuse. They engage with a regime, but for an important reason.

        I don’t mind being wrong, I would like to understand the reasoning seemingly most people share in this case.

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        1 hour ago

        I think I am. Isn’t the advancement of science more important than the shunning of criminals?

        I did word it poorly, but what I meant with the Russia example is that the damage done to society is relatively minor by visiting the country or island of a criminal (though not null), while the gain for science could be huge. Somewhat similar to how journalists travel to war zones or occupied territories and comply with local authority such as the Taliban to report on important issues or abuse. They engage with a regime, but for an important reason.