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David_Gerard comments on An argument that animals don't really suffer - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: David_Gerard 07 January 2012 08:49:38PM *  3 points [-]

Yeah, he's trying to solve theodicy rather than go straight to "and therefore, God"- removing an objection. That his followup is nonsensical doesn't help, though. He appears to be rather better at real-time debate rhetoric than argument on paper where his opponent can consider and respond.