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Re: Here we go again
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Wed, 30 Dec 1998 17:30:14 GMT
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Beaker wrote:
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> Matt,
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> I found an exmple of a functioning theocracy for you. The following
> story appeared on cnn.com recently. Keep in mind that these people are
> only trying to enforce a simple moral code, not regualting morality or
> anything:
<big snip>
This group was trying to enforce religious code - I'm not in favor of
that, at all... But if that's what they let rule them, so be it.
We live in a society where money rules, not people. We are a profane
and perverse people. You can label me as you will, but a moral code
wouldn't be such a bad thing. It would just change your lifestyle too
much. I think that is what the real issue is. Some people just aren't
willing to give up their cozy lifestyle for a better *quality*
society...
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| Also sprach Matt Hanson: : much. I think that is what the real issue is. Some people just aren't : willing to give up their cozy lifestyle for a better *quality* : society... Now we get to the heart of the issue. You want others to change their (...) (26 years ago, 31-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| Matt, I found an exmple of a functioning theocracy for you. The following story appeared on cnn.com recently. Keep in mind that these people are only trying to enforce a simple moral code, not regualting morality or anything: Afghan police crack (...) (26 years ago, 30-Dec-98, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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