[hexaga]

If I was in that position, and you gave me the choice to ritualistically mutilate myself for your amusement so my children could escape, I'd probably take it.

Your entire chain of argument is vacuous; devoid of any sense of empathy for your fellow humanity.

[simianwords]

I show empathy which is why I’m happy that they have this job and can put food on their plate. You show fake empathy and fake concern by prioritising metaphysical needs.

[hexaga]

Again, vacuous. You deride as 'metaphysical' what is psychological. But the health and well-being of children too is a 'metaphysical' concern to the worker by this metric, and yet you call it up to support yourself? Your argument is empty, hypocritical: there can be no substance to calling the one metaphysical and the other physical, thereby dismissing all suffering.

If you're going to play the game you're playing, play it everywhere: their children don't matter, their suffering doesn't matter, they don't matter.

The core of your argument is merely that if it is possible to force someone to do something, it is right and proper. What a vile philosophy, to make what is detestable into that which is desirable.

At least have the grace to be ashamed and turn away, if you cannot stomach the taste but to replace it with deception.

[permo-w]

He likely betrayed his real motivations a few comments back. He's annoyed about candidates getting elected by "low IQ" voters, and he wants them to get smarter by eating more so they can vote for the right people.

[simianwords]

can you answer this specific question: what would you have done differently if you were in their position? You’ve avoided answering this.