Quote Originally Posted by Sandform View Post
First let me start with point out a) is false. Being pulled in equal but opposite directions only allows for a rip if force isn't exerted equally throughout the entire system (however with a black hole force would be exerted to all of my body, not just pieces).
Dude, that's just flat out, plain wrong. Take a string. Wrap the two ends around your fingers so you have a good grip. With your left hand, pull the string left. With your right hand, pull it right. The string will break if you pull hard enough, you fucking moron.