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Re: Genocide and terrorism (Was: SW <-> Russia conspiracy)
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Date: 
Wed, 19 May 1999 14:04:05 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> 
> "Christopher L. Weeks" wrote:
> > 
> > Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> > > 
> > > I personally am morally at least partly an Objectivist. I've spoken
> > > against being a keeper before here, do a search for altruism to find the
> > > posts. Being your brother's keeper means that you're obligated to help
> > > him no matter what his moral shortcomings. I just don't personally buy
> > > that obligation.
> > 
> > I agree.  How is that modified by your having committed to do so?
> 
> Sorry, could you restate the question, not following you here.

Right, sorry.  If you committ to be a keeper in some form, and then the
assumed ward reveals moral shortcomings, what's is your behavioral response?

> > What if you're on US business?
> 
> Do you mean US government business? Or just business of a US firm? If
> the former and it was diplomatic, sure. We have to enforce the rule of
> law between nations, diplomatic immunity must not be messed with. There
> is no other legitimate government business so no.

I do mean US government business.  What if it is as a soldier?

--
Sincerely,

Christopher L. Weeks
central Missouri, USA



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  Re: Genocide and terrorism (Was: SW <-> Russia conspiracy)
 
(...) Try to fix, then disengage if the (implied) contract becomes null and void. I help my relatives out of respect, admiration, and love. Why do you love someone? Philosophical question... but if I stop respecting my relatives I don't have that (...) (27 years ago, 19-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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  Re: Genocide and terrorism (Was: SW <-> Russia conspiracy)
 
(...) Sorry, could you restate the question, not following you here. (...) Do you mean US government business? Or just business of a US firm? If the former and it was diplomatic, sure. We have to enforce the rule of law between nations, diplomatic (...) (27 years ago, 19-May-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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