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To: Neocon who wrote (61376)	10/7/2002 5:48:49 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) of 82486

Well, that is something. I never suggested otherwise. Much of this dispute is between you and what you imagine I'm talking about, not what I'm actually talking about. This has been frustrating because I'd really like your take on what I'm actually talking about. Are you prepared to blame when appropriate, that is the question? Well, I don't much like "blame," either. <g> I would assign "responsibility." "Blame" is a word that fits more into your scheme. I would prosecute law breakers and award damages, just like we do now. You and I have been talking about this crap for years now. You've seen me express disapproval of behavior enough to not be startled that I might do so. I would just measure disapproval on a different basis. We've talked about the justice system enough. I'm not into retribution, but I am most definitely into getting dangerous people out of society. I use the word, ought, too. When you say someone ought to do something, you mean he has a duty. When I say it, I mean he would be wise to do it. I would not "blame" him if he didn't. I might approve or disapprove. Or be amused or indifferent. Or judge him responsible for some ill effect. But not blame.

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