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Re: So, we need a topic...Lets try this?

Posted By: Seraph (adsl-66-120-162-52.dsl.sntc01.pacbell.net)
Date: 6/1/2003 at 4:24 p.m.

In Response To: Re: So, we need a topic...Lets try this? (greygelgoog)

: One thing to consider is not so much whether a nation has
: the right to, but whether or not it should. I'm afraid
: I'll come across as a fascist for saying this, but
: here goes: "Rights" are defined by
: authority. You have human and civil rights because
: those in authority choose to recognize them. Authority
: is derived from force, the ability to control you
: through coercion or whatever. Simply put, might (God
: help us) makes right. One nation can have the right to
: invade another simply because no higher authority
: takes action to stop it.

I'm talking about ethically. It is not a question if someone -can- do this that and the other thing. I meant, -should- the person do this that an the other thing. (Also, that's an incredibly cynical theory...but I don't think I'm going to disagree by very much.)

: As to whether or not a nation should invade another, I
: can't speak to that and be abstract at the same time.
: I feel very strongly on the topic and don't care who I
: may offend. I don't think I need to discuss this issue
: here anyway, the whole "definition of evil"
: part of this thread seems to be doing a better job
: than I could.

Be nonabstract. I'm just too blunt and hot-headed to be trusted with commenting on the war on terrorism without serious risk of fires.

: "...and their right hands were raised in menace
: against mankind." sieg zeon

"And so humanity destroyed God, and raised up the Devil in His place, and never noticed the difference...save those who realized that Lucifer was more honest than Jehovah."

Seraph, making a far too cynical and blunt comment on Christanity.

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