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July 31st, 2010, 10:15 pm

Comet wrote:Assume that the timeline cannot be changed.

Why do I have to make this assumption? Why is this assumption not justified? Why can't time be mutable?

Why focus only on humans travelling back in time which is pretty far fetched? Why not a tachyon radio sending messages back in time instead?

July 19th, 2010, 9:36 am

(quote not shown) Because we are talking about reality, so examples from reality are necessary for a valid argument. Because we are talking about human populations, so examples of one human deviating from the rest is not an example that disproves the OP. (quote not shown) Because it doesn't relate t...

July 19th, 2010, 12:27 am

Alun wrote:Alethia, I am not arguing the super pot-head's life is reasonable. I am arguing that it is full because his motives have a particular hierarchy.

And again... I will say to you that an exception does not disprove the rule.

If you want to cite relativism then you must provide a cultural example that goes against the norm which is presented in the opening post, and not one individual or a culture in disaster recovery.

July 15th, 2010, 9:19 pm

(quote not shown) I'm partial to a little weed now and then. More to the point, I like many am partial to mind altering substances now and then be that alcohol, weed, coke, speed or some other such catalyst of altered sensation and perception. But to do it 'as often as possible'? To live my life for...

July 12th, 2010, 4:39 pm

Abiathar wrote:I would have to ask...

How were the laws devised?

Yes. This would be my question also. Very wise question that.

July 11th, 2010, 4:49 am

(quote not shown) In a crisis such as Haiti has endured, in those first moments of calm, what do you think were on the minds of most of the people if not their nearest and dearest.... the golf balls? And then when the calm became the norm was it not shelter and work that took their focus... the pebb...

July 11th, 2010, 12:29 am

(quote not shown) You use the example of a country that had suffered a cataclysmic earthquake leaving millions homeless!!!!! May I remind you that in exceptional circumstances, exceptional rules applies. In normal circumstances, normal rules apply. That most rules are not universal because of the ex...

July 10th, 2010, 9:54 pm

I would say that your your world view is in conflict with your your ethical responsibilities to your client, then you decline to act for that client. This is what usually happens in such cases.

July 10th, 2010, 9:36 pm

(quote not shown) Really? Given that the golf balls represent "family, children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions...", how do they manage to live 'good' and 'happy' lives. Given that the pebbles represent work, shelter and transport, how do they manage to live 'productive lives'? Dew...

July 10th, 2010, 8:46 am

(quote not shown) Ok, but you need to appreciate that masterpiece is not a word exclusive to usage in matters of art. (quote not shown) There are other options you know. Not everything is so black and white. If someone wants to claim until they are blue in the face that the moon represents a masterp...

June 21st, 2010, 10:11 pm

(quote not shown) Perhaps in everyday speech. However, as I mentioned previously, there is a specific use of the word 'consent' in legal and moral discussions. This sense of the word requires not just that a person say 'yes' to something, but that there is a willingness on the part of that person to...

June 21st, 2010, 8:45 pm

(quote not shown) But they are not horny for sex with their crush... that is the difference. The sexual intent is being placed upon the 12 year old girl and not upon the man... that is the difference. There was no mention of pedophilia... the girl is too old. The thought experiment is suggestive of ...

June 21st, 2010, 6:57 pm

(quote not shown) Its not obvious if consent means saying yes, which appears to be Jack Owens contention, what is obvious is the 12yr olds incompetence to consent , even if they said yes. Until you mentioned it I had only read and commented on one post relevent to the OP question`s of incompetance t...

June 21st, 2010, 8:52 am

(quote not shown) I have read again over this thread and can`t say that Scott is agreeing that a 12yr old girl can consent, he appears to be saying to Jack Owens she can`t consent, even if she said yes. Well of course she can't consent... that's pretty obvious and a reference to psychological develo...

June 21st, 2010, 6:52 am

Social beings for the sake of cooperation require some level of indoctrination; manners for example. So my first question would be... What kind of indoctrination are you referring to? Could we have some examples please?

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