24 Aug
1998
24 Aug
'98
8:14 p.m.
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@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?