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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7142920.stm" is just terrible. What is the world turning into
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Why Did Thieves Cut Off the Wrong Leg?
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The discussion revolves around a news article detailing an incident where thieves mistakenly cut off the wrong leg of a person they believed had magical powers. Participants express their reactions to the event, exploring themes of irrational behavior, cultural beliefs, and the nature of human decision-making.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express horror at the incident, questioning the state of the world and drawing parallels to medieval times.
- Others suggest that irrational beliefs can lead to extreme actions, highlighting the role of superstition in justifying such behavior.
- A few participants humorously speculate about the nature of the "healing" leg and the absurdity of the situation, suggesting that the thieves might return for the correct leg.
- There is a discussion about the rationality of the thieves' actions from their perspective, with one participant arguing for an objective view of their decision-making process.
- Some participants criticize the cultural practices involved, labeling them as "nasty" and expressing disdain for the beliefs that led to the incident.
- Others counter that irrationality exists in all cultures and that rational minds can also conceive of harmful actions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express a mix of disbelief and humor regarding the incident, but there is no consensus on the nature of the beliefs that led to the action or the appropriateness of the cultural practices involved. Multiple competing views remain on the rationality and morality of the actions taken by the thieves.
Contextual Notes
Some statements reflect assumptions about cultural practices and beliefs that may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes a range of emotional responses and speculative reasoning without resolving the underlying complexities of the incident.
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ice109
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yenchin said:
you're mistaken; there is the world that has always been. this kind of thing is reminiscent medieval times.
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yenchin
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Oh well... we didn't make that much progress then :(
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Mk
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Tru that yenchin.
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tacosareveryyum
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Maybe they just needed to get a leg up in life?
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Color me not suprised? anyone?
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Huckleberry
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I wonder if his healing leg will grow a new body, or if his body will grow a new healing leg. Or maybe the healing power will move to his other leg until someone takes that one too. I guess it's a good thing he didn't say his power was in his mind.
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out of whack
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Not too surprised here either. An old drunk who claims magical powers will catch the attention of dim, gullible people. Let's bury this leg under the house and we will never die! And yes, the magic man will surely grow a new one.
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Cyrus
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I don't think they drink much in India... If I were him, I would have told people I have magic powers in my third leg. But that's just me.
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Cyrus said:
Just enough to pass out from it and wake up with a limp.
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Cyrus
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AHAHAH I didnt read the article. Thats even worse!
I think those people are disgusting nutjobs anyways. They do some nasty 'religious' stuff in india. Yuck.
I think those people are disgusting nutjobs anyways. They do some nasty 'religious' stuff in india. Yuck.
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Yeah, nasty religious stuff is done everywhere. In general, belief in the supernatural can justify any kind of irrational behavior to its perpetrator.
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Huckleberry
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Oh, be fair now. Rational minds can think up things just as nasty as irrational minds. Also, I'm sure their decision to remove the magic leg was completely rational to them. We all make decisions based on our understanding of the world, them as much as you or I. How we go about acting on them is a matter of preference or expectation. As ignorant and cruel as the leg thieves may appear to us, let's at least try to be objective in our opinion.
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Cyrus
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, Ill pass. (Granted, those guys were just as uneducated as the magic man, but as a whole they make up one stupid bunch).
I think unless you're 100% brain dead, cutting off another persons leg should be a no-no, magic powers or not.
I think unless you're 100% brain dead, cutting off another persons leg should be a no-no, magic powers or not.
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This is insane, but then again, the world is insane so maybe it fits.
Cyrus, I noticed you shortened the name! Looks good!
Cyrus, I noticed you shortened the name! Looks good!
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Jimmy Snyder
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Ha ha ha, the joke's on them. They got the wrong leg.
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yenchin
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jimmysnyder said:
Then they would be back to take the correct one
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