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Re: Genocide and terrorism (Was: SW <-> Russia conspiracy)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 19 May 1999 14:04:05 GMT
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c576653@cclabsNOSPAM.missouri.edu
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
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> "Christopher L. Weeks" wrote:
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> > Larry Pieniazek wrote:
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> > > 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.
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> > I agree. How is that modified by your having committed to do so?
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> 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?
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> 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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