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[quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]
Perhaps we misunderstood each other.

I posted about the Teacher's Union in Wisconsin, because it is a textbook case of why someone might reasonably and logically take an anti-union position.  This was in response to your post (excerpted):
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Yes, I clearly understood, and even acknowledged, that you opposed teachers' unions and that you were able to support your position with reasonable arguments.

However, this discussion went a bit like this:

1) a poster in a thread which is critical of Rhee said this, "some posters should let this whole Rhee thing go, and move on with their lives as well. All the hate is simply not healthy."

2) I responded to show that Rhee still plays a relevant role in education policy and politics and objected to being labeled as a hater.

3) Then, you come along to state your opposition to unions.

I repeatedly acknowledged the validity of your position, but my post was about Rhee's continued role and the fact that Rhee critics are constantly labeled "haters". I simply think that Rhee critics should be granted the same respect that I give you regarding your position towards unions.

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Okay, well I'll go in record in support of that.  In fact, I'm in complete agreement.  The reflexive "haters" moniker is clearly intended to shut people down and write them off, as though any possible discussion is unreasonable.  An ad hominem attack is not a respectable rhetorical device.

In reality, it is that behavior which is unreasonable.[/quote]

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