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Ryan, Romney and the Veil of Opulence
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Re: Ryan, Romney and the Veil of Opulence
What if its in self defence? Then again i guess you would probably then try to make that group surrendur or run away.Metacrock wrote:I can see it being used that way. I can't see ever really supporting slaughter.
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how you going to use slaughter in self defense? A preemptive strike? Is that really self defense or paranoia?mdsimpson92 wrote:What if its in self defence? Then again i guess you would probably then try to make that group surrendur or run away.Metacrock wrote:I can see it being used that way. I can't see ever really supporting slaughter.
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Re: Ryan, Romney and the Veil of Opulence
I was more thinking along the line of facing a massive invasion/migration. Like in the days of the roman empire. What if a large barbarian coalition tried to invade in order to find a source for food and a new home. What if this culture has genocidal tendencies? I'm thinking Marcus Aurelius when invaded by the Marcommani.Metacrock wrote:how you going to use slaughter in self defense? A preemptive strike? Is that really self defense or paranoia?
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I sure hope we are not near that point yet. Can you really Jesus prescribing slaughter?mdsimpson92 wrote:I was more thinking along the line of facing a massive invasion/migration. Like in the days of the roman empire. What if a large barbarian coalition tried to invade in order to find a source for food and a new home. What if this culture has genocidal tendencies? I'm thinking Marcus Aurelius when invaded by the Marcommani.Metacrock wrote:how you going to use slaughter in self defense? A preemptive strike? Is that really self defense or paranoia?
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Not really no, though he seemed to lean more towards pacifism. However,I noticed we haven't truly defined slaughter. Furthermore, I might want to look for other examples in history. Marcus just is a good example of a good man (in general) forced to do terrible things.Metacrock wrote:I sure hope we are not near that point yet. Can you really Jesus prescribing slaughter?
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Re: Ryan, Romney and the Veil of Opulence
In this situation it may be better that we add some virtue ethics into this. The best way to deal with such a situation is to have enough "phrenosis" as a virtue to be able to deal with your problem without committing such an act. Practical wisdom can often show alternative paths in order to avoid false choices.
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that's good idea Miles. ON an unrelated note. Obama was on Letterman last night. it was pretty good.
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