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To: Neocon who wrote (58602)	9/18/2002 11:58:51 AM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) of 82486

In that sense then we do not disagree. People seldom act with absolute certainty. I only mean that they attempt to rationalize the path they choose. The weight of consideration often wavers between doing what others want or obeying an inner urge. I do not say that choosing rids one of doubts or guilt. It is just that perceived self interest is often in conflict with the interests of others, and acting in ones best interest will often transgress social norms. It is psychologically necessary for homo sapiens to resolve that difference sufficient to act. Social mores are both codified and understood. In order to create order all societies create rules and ethical precepts. The nature of rules is that they are meant to preserve values. However, of necessity they must be of the general case. Life however, is experienced in the specific, and the individual (esspecially if he or she is thoughtful) is always confronting the conflict between a rule (and the weight of social sanction which it represents), and the essential value which he hopes to preserve. I transgress rules on a daily basis in order that I remain true to the values I hold.

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