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To: The Philosopher who wrote (13453)5/11/2001 11:18:52 AM
From: Lane3  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
There's nothing morally wrong in my deciding to play golf instead of mowing the lawn. <i/>

Careful. It's irresponsible to lose all your golf balls in that tall grass.

Karen



To: The Philosopher who wrote (13453)5/11/2001 11:49:34 AM
From: Neocon  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 82486
 
There are moral components all over the place: accountable, answering for obligations, trustworthy, able to be trusted.

There is an extended sense where one can characterize playing golf instead of mowing the lawn "irresponsible", but it is considered a harmless procrastination. It is a trivial use of the term......


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