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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Daniel Jassim writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
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> > No, this argument rests on the moral premise that it is immoral to enslave
> > others, whether it's for the common good or for the pleasure of a politburo.
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> I agree, but are you equating Communism-- that is to say the essential
> notion or theory of Communism/Socialism, not the current or former attempts
> at it-- with slavery?
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> Slavery is the anti-thesis of Communism (and even Democracy) and therefore
> shouldn't equate with either
Not to speak for Lar, but I think the association for him was insofar as in
communist governments that have existed, there is always a central dictating
body which applies "equality" to the citizens (theoretically themselves too,
one could argue). Hence, I think Lar was comparing that dictation of
equality to be non-individualistic (I.E. potentially against one's will) and
thus capable of being deemed slavery. Though I might posit any given law in
such a position as such, so I'm not sure if it truly represents slavery. But
I believe that was what Lar was referring to... Correct me if I'm wrong,
obviously...
DaveE
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| (...) I agree, but are you equating Communism-- that is to say the essential notion or theory of Communism/Socialism, not the current or former attempts at it-- with slavery? Slavery is the anti-thesis of Communism (and even Democracy) and therefore (...) (23 years ago, 30-Aug-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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