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About this quote

What does it mean?
He challenges pro‑life activists by suggesting they block cemeteries if they truly value life.
In plain terms
He asks if they would block graves as a test of their commitment.
What can you take from it?
Expose potential inconsistencies in moral positions.

Where it applies

  • debating abortion rights
  • discussing moral consistency

Putting it to work

  • use analogies to test arguments
  • highlight contradictions

Questions to consider

  • Do analogies clarify or oversimplify complex issues?
  • How can we address moral hypocrisy?

Another view

The analogy may be seen as a false equivalence and dismissive.

More from Bill Hicks

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  2. 'I'm a non-smoker. I'm pro-life. I'm a pro-life non-smoker.' Let the party begin.

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  3. What do you say we lighten things up and talk about abortion? You know, I feel like I'm losing some of you here, and I want to win all of you back with this on…

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