gekko,Aug 1 2005, 04:21 AM Wrote:The question is why should it be illegal[?]
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This is a digression that asks What is the proper function of legislation?
gekko Wrote:I do however contend that we should not be creating or upholding laws because an act is inexplicably "wrong."Â If we can't explain why something is wrong, why on earth would we outlaw it?
Would you agree that one should be creating and upholding laws that pertain to an act that is explicably wrong? If it can be explained why something is wrong, would you then agree to the application of an appropriate legislative remedy? If so, then the burden remains to demonstrate why something is right or wrong before asking what legislative action, if any, is appropriate.
Chaerophon Wrote:â...right and wrong are human constructs...â
And, prior to knowing what acts are right and what acts are wrong, mustn't one first know right and wrong simpliciter?
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