OK, so it needs the context of the film to set it up... :)
I maintain that ever taking a Devil's Advocate position is not just the epitome of lying, base, deceitful, rude, dull and treacherous. It is also satanic and prone to Destroying Your Very Soul. (Ok, I don't actually believe that, I'm just advocating it to see if anyone agrees or disagrees in an interesting way.)
(PeterTaylor) Au contraire, being able to argue a position both (or many) ways is a requirement for intellectual honesty.
Except for positions which have no valid supporting arguments. Although the practice of inventing such arguments is an interesting and stimulating one. "All clouds are purple" --Vitenka
Devils advocates are extremely useful in a democracy. That's what the Tory party is for! -- King DJ
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