An oldie, but a goodie

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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.

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This is a nonsensical comparison

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It’s not a comparison, it’s an analogy. Important distinction.

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

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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.

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