Practical definition: “Should”

Posted by Marc Hodak on August 29, 2007 under Practical definitions | 2 Comments to Read

OK, let’s take a look at the logical content of this statement:

My opinion is that when you plead guilty to a crime, you shouldn’t serve. That’s not a moral stand. That’s not a holier-than-thou. It’s just a factual situation.

That was Senator John McCain. The guy who wanted to be our president.

Here is clue, John: Any statement that includes the word “should” (or “shouldn’t”) is a moral stand. “Should” statements are not factual. You should go back and get some education.

And, by the way, anyone who says their attitude is not “holier-than-thou” doth protesteth. But, apparently, they can still get lots of votes.

  • jd said,

    I saw that on CNN and thought the same thing: How can an educated person start a comment with “My opinion is” and end it with “It’s just a factual situation.”?

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