First, I never suggested that Dana Parsons does not matter as your post hints. Second, He mentioned his feeling in the context of making an argument within a debate. His feelings do not get points in a debate. When adults are rationally discussing controversial issues, they must stick to facts. Once they slip into presenting their feelings as evidence, they have become like the school-yard kids who run out of support and resort to, "My dad can beat up your dad." So, to be clear, I am not dismissing Parson's feelings, I am saying they must not be used as evidence.
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