This kind of comment is off topic and predictable, and predictably leads to dull (or worse) discussions. It seems like a fine sentiment (who wouldn't want everyone to be unburied?) but it's so general that it only serves to exclude those who happen to be featured here in this article, even if it's not meant that way.
This is one reason the guidelines ask us to increase substantiveness on controversial topics.
I see your point, thanks for referring me to the guidelines.
When ideology-laden topics are discussed on HN, I often struggle to find the right amount of detail to put in a post. Erring in either direction seems to cause problems. My OP was apparently too light.
This is one reason the guidelines ask us to increase substantiveness on controversial topics.
https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html