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The contradiction was "the author believes in an objective reality" but might not be trying to "force his valuation" on others. My point is that not only is this forcing a valuation, it is assuming an objective view on things in order to do so.

And there is a huge difference between heroin and "just an example of a tempting but harmful habit." I mean, sure I can see what you are getting at. But I go back to saying it is a terrible rhetorical style. Any point there is lost by it just being off in scope.