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    Not that this negates the merits of the discussion necessarily, but this guy Lloyd is a bit of a crank, and there is a lot of cogent criticism to be made of his arguments.

    Frankly, I think it's weird that this issue attracts such passionate opinions. It's not like it can really ever be conclusively settled.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oudysseos View Post
    Frankly, I think it's weird that this issue attracts such passionate opinions. It's not like it can really ever be conclusively settled.
    Well, not without casualties at any rate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oudysseos View Post
    Frankly, I think it's weird that this issue attracts such passionate opinions. It's not like it can really ever be conclusively settled.
    In science, it sometimes seems that the less evidence there is, the more certain people are of their opinions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ludens View Post
    In science, it sometimes seems that the less evidence there is, the more certain people are of their opinions.
    indeed, thats why i love the use of 'settled science.'
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ludens View Post
    In science, it sometimes seems that the less evidence there is, the more certain people are of their opinions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oudysseos View Post
    Not that this negates the merits of the discussion necessarily, but this guy Lloyd is a bit of a crank, and there is a lot of cogent criticism to be made of his arguments.

    Frankly, I think it's weird that this issue attracts such passionate opinions. It's not like it can really ever be conclusively settled.
    Well, of course nothing can be said for certain, but by examining the offensive and defensive equipment, we may come closer to the truth.
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