Shame, shame, shame

From: Ward Donald Griffiths III <gram_at_cnct.com>
Date: Mon Aug 24 20:14:12 1998

Max Eskin wrote:
>
> Well, I don't necessarily see anything wrong with once in a while
> destroying a useless piece of junk, like a PC or a C64 (despite
> popular belief, third world countries will _not_ be better off with
> more computers). In general, moderated violence is vital in society,
> so that unmoderated violence is not as common. Singing and dancing
> is good too, but remember that Cain is the one who was a vegetarian.
> Of course, I have no idea why people showing off technology would
> want to do it by smashing stuff. Ah, that's life...

Yeah, that's something I always had a problem with, the idea that
vegetarians are peaceful and meat-eaters are violent without cause.
Well, my ancestors labored for literally millions of years to get
me to the top of the food chain and I will not waste their effort.

Of course, that's with animals, who (despite PETA) have no rights.
As a proper libertarian, I can never initiate force (or fraud)
against another person. Though if force is initiated against me, I
am justified in responding with whatever is required.
-- 
Ward Griffiths <mailto:gram_at_cnct.com> <http://www.cnct.com/home/gram/>
Bill Gates has this situation where the federal government wants him
convicted for attempting a monopoly.  Has Bill considered responding
with a question as to why there's only one Justice Department?
Received on Mon Aug 24 1998 - 20:14:12 BST

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