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		nate_meurer on Aug 31, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Thousands call for Turing apology Jefferson absolutely did know that slavery was wrong, and he wasn't shy about saying it, or writing it into legislation-- see his first draft of the Northwest Ordinance for a good example. I'm not getting a real strong moral-relativism vibe from you. I mostly perceive apathy.

DanielBMarkham on Aug 31, 2009 [–]

I was arguing -- and continue to argue -- for empathy, but if all you can see is apathy I'll take it.

I'd rather be dispassionately interested than a member of the mob-of-the-day club.

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