An oldie, but a goodie

  • Pelicanen@sopuli.xyz
    4212·
    2 年前

    Doesn’t make it right. Michael Jackson’s dad abused his kids and they became world famous artists, doesn’t mean abusing your kids is acceptable or should be seen as such.

        • Pyro@lemmy.worldEnglish
          143·
          2 年前

          Except it’s not a distinction at all.

          analogy (n.) - a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

        • arc@lemm.ee
          23·
          2 年前

          It’s a rotten analogy. Comparing Linus having a go at some volunteers is not analogous, or comparable to a father abusing kids.

          • Claidheamh@slrpnk.net
            4·
            2 年前

            The analogy is that the end result doesn’t justify the behaviour from the person in power. It’s apt.