@philosophyexp Are you trying to make a philosophical point or incite rage?
Is William Roache the same person now as he was 50 years ago? If not, has wrong person been charged with the crime? http://bbc.in/191Yd3x
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@mollydot It's important we put the right person on trial for the crimes. It's a very real possibility that person doesn't exist anymore.
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@PhilosophyExp That's a novel rationale for statutes of limitations (but not for their variability with severity of crimes). -
@profmdwhite Yes. It's a complicated issue because it hinges on a certain view of personal identity... - End of conversation
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@PhilosophyExp Excellent point.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@PhilosophyExp We have a unique ability to change our self to become a certain kind of identity, not a different subject of responsibility.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@PhilosophyExp As you're not the same person who said that a moment ago I'll forgive you the moment of foolishness :)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@PhilosophyExp same issue comes up with long prison sentences. Also, child killers provide an extreme example. Thompson and Venables, say.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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