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To: Lane3 who wrote (117460)	6/1/2005 12:09:43 AM
From: TimF	Read Replies (2) of 794004

The problem with absolute moral values (and I'm disappointed that Krauthammer doesn't seem to recogize it) is that they are inherently authoritarian No they aren't. They can be authortarian or at least supporting of authortarian rules and relationships. They work very well with authoritarian attitudes. But they are not inherently authoritarian. An abosolute moral value might be a belief that personal freedom from government restriction is an absolute good. Of course that is a rather extreme view but an anarchist isn't nessiarily an authoritarian even in his personal relationships. (His believe in freedom might extend to his not trying to force or control people in to not accepting any government). Or you can believe in a moral value as being absolutely true and still be tolerant of people who have different opinions. From your earlier post - The notion being addressed by this question can be found within democratic systems, for example, the event we all just witnessed in the Senate. It's a control thing. I also disagree with this action being considered authoritarian. Tim

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