they can expect to get a bloody nose. However, I also think we should all be entitled to our prejudices
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Very few principles (can't think of any) apply in all contexts
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That's why they're general and we do the best we can with them.
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A lot of it comes down to common sense rather than an absolute rigid adherence to any simplistic claim of principle.
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Common sense varies by societal norms and individual beliefs and judgements
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Yes, I'm advocating going with liberal, secular democracy. Do you think we differ somewhere. If so, where?
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I'm pretty sure we're both liberals... but I think tolerance extends to those who would withdraw freedom to wear painted face
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Why? You were in favour of conserving old traditions & that one harms no-one.
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Because I'm a liberal, I understand need for conservatives, but don't agree that Care/Harm is only criteria for judgement
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What about context? Everyone has a right to life? What about the guy about to stab your child?
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Everyone has the same right to self-defence.
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Hence, we rely on good judgement (subjective application of intuition, knowledge/experience and logic) not emotionless rule
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Can you tell me where you're going with this? Do you think we differ on something? If so, what?
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I was hoping we'd come around in a big circle to an understanding that sometimes we weigh two competing rights. No simple rule
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I think we both know that. Neither of us seem particularly young or naive.
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