stemelbow wrote:DrW,If Daniel Peterson continues to behave in a way that illicits criticism, why would you think it unfair or unreasonable that he continue to be criticized for such behavior?
I think you're intelligent to realize that this is more a cop out than a reasonable thought process. he is criticized for innocuous nothingness by folks here. he's not behaving in a way to illicit criticism. did you read the OP, follow the links and realize that this criticism, for instance, is stupid? uh...this isn't the only case of criticism directed at him for no credible reason. On top of that the nature of criticism ought to be taken into account. Sure criticize him. Just don't take it to extremes like people do here.
Stem,
I don't think my statement is a cop-out. I would think the validity of it should be self-evident. If DCP behaved as you do, or even as I do, there would be far less criticism of his behavior, and he would not need to worry about any "malevolent stalkers" (his words, not mine).
But he does not. He takes every opportunity to promote himself and Mormonism, but seldom takes the time to defend or justify his claims. Folks just get tired of hearing it (or reading it).
If he wants to persuade people that Mormonism is true and that he the smartest and most debonair individual in Mormonism, then he should stand ready to defend these assertions (whether they be explicitly stated or implied) with evidence.
He seldom does so. He usually just shoots and scoots.
This is exactly the behavior that would be expected from one whose position is indefensible.