Man’s competitive nature, and the value placed on honor leads inevitably to dueling. Today, the fact that we don’t duel makes it clear that, for the modern man, life is valued over personal and family honor.Perhaps "Dueling is a valid way to resolve disputes" will make it to the list of Lincoln-Douglas debate topics.
Sep 24, 2005
I do bite my thumb, sir.
Mark Olson's essay comparing David v. Goliath to Menelaus v. Paris is up. One of his considerations:
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My value is ass-kicking.
I don't have a criterion. You want to make something of it?
My value is fulfillment, and my criterion is Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Maybe later, after I've eaten?
Oh! Oh! I have one!
My value is silence. My criterion is duct tape.
Lost me a few rounds with that one right there.
Haha! Good reference in your headline. It made me laugh.
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