Michael Levin: Not a Woman; Not of African Decent; Not Homosexual - Surprised?

While I think it's not fair to incorporate bias into philosophical conversations about the treatment of various groups, I think it is important to take the other point into perspective. What I mean to say is that I think ad hominem circumstantial fallacies have no place in serious philosophical conversation; I don't think that you can rightfully accuse people as such: "you are only saying that against blacks because you are white" or something of the sort. I do think that often times people do unintentionally fall into that mindset. I think that it's not fair to say "well if you were black, you'd think differently" but honestly that is likely very true for many people. I think that it is very important to consider the other side when taking a side in debate. I think it would have been very good for Michael Levin to have the opportunity to become a black homosexual woman for a day, and have everyone run away from him. In his specific case, he would be very inclined to think differently if he were part of the minority that he wants to oppress and ostracise from society.