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To: TimF who wrote (275647)	10/20/2008 4:21:34 PM
From: LindyBill	3 Recommendations Read Replies (2) of 793954

But some of the other essay writers definitely think it does. The problem I have with discussing moral values, [besides finding anyone outside of a Priest who wants to do it] is that I start with different premises than they do. The two premises used by most people are ones outside of themselves. Either "God" or the "State." I start with one inside of myself. "My highest value is my life. What is good for it is moral. What is bad for it is immoral." To me, a "moral action" is one that does not interfere with anyone else's property. I define "property" as a person's life, and all non-procreative derivatives thereof. You own yourself, your ideas, and your secondary property. Anything you acquire morally. People get so bogged down in challenging my premises that we never get anywhere.

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