Quote by Mike Davidson

For the tiny percentage of people who are negatively affected by our embracing of standards, they can just get their sports somewhere else in the meantime. It's not like we're denying them hospital care.

For the tiny percentage of people who are negatively affecte

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that standards are necessary for progress and development, benefitting the vast majority. For the few individuals who are negatively affected by these standards, such as in the context of sports, the quote suggests that they have the option to seek alternate sources of entertainment. However, it emphasizes that denying them sports is not a significant or life-threatening deprivation, as essential services like healthcare remain unaffected. Overall, the quote defends the idea of embracing standards to benefit the larger population while acknowledging the minimal impact on those who may not agree with them.

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