Re: virus: Faith and Mortality

sodom (Sodom@ma.ultranet.com)
Mon, 21 Sep 1998 11:09:08 -0400

Yes I would David. Its not an idea I like, but unless I am going to suffer
directly through a physical action, I feel I must permit them to make their
decisions (provided they are not a minor). Its not an easy concept to live
with or accept, but it is the path I think that leads to the best sort of
mankind. I have had this exact discussion several times in Poli Sci, although
most related to laws and individual rights. As you might guess, I dont think
the there should be seat belt laws, drug prohibition, prostitution laws
etc... I like the concept of accountability and responsibility.

Bill Roh

David McFadzean wrote:

> At 10:06 AM 9/16/98 -0400, sodom wrote:
> >likely to do as much harm as good. Many of us value our freedom above
> >all else, and would fight to the death to keep what freedom we have. Its
> >not about being right or wrong, it's about accepting their free will, or
> >self determination.
>
> For choices that affect only them, I agree entirely. But sometimes their
> choices affect me and the ones I care about. Would you let someone you
> cared about hurt themself for the sake of freedom?
>
> --
> David McFadzean david@lucifer.com
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