H/T CathyF  who had no trouble arguing the Anchoress’ post:  A plea that is hard to argue

“The problem with the relativism of moderation is that it encourages the most extreme evils as a strategic move. Kids learn this in pre-school — Jimmy snatches Joey’s cookie, Joe grabs it back, the teacher comes over and makes them split the cookie. Jimmy has just learned how to steal half a cookie.”