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Date Posted: 11:37:40 07/18/00 Tue
Author: nik
Subject: Re: Just Imagine
In reply to: SwimmingUpstream 's message, "Re: Just Imagine" on 11:36:11 07/18/00 Tue

Lurker

I see a flaw in your reasoning. You seem to think that there can be a free society where you own yourself
absolutely. However, you can not totally own yourself according to your criterion because there cannot be absolute
freedom without infringing upon other's rights. Mankind is imperfect so men are going to harm whether it was
intended or not. What is to become of those people? According to your society, the Government is not allowed to
have a part except as detective to ferret out the facts and defend the society's borders. Where does the exacting of
justice come into play? You question society's justice and SU's. What about God's? or is that taboo in a political
discussion?

And the thought that there are only a few unscrupulous people to cheat and profit from others, what planet do you
live on? The world is full of cheats. Unfortunately, sometimes they are the only provider of goods that you need.
And they don't seem to be going out of business before commanding a huge share of the world's wealth.
I agree with SU that you place more value on your contributions than is warranted. You are beholden to those
whose experience has enhanced your life and your livelyhood.
You state that a truly free society could never be conquered, only destroyed. I say it could never exist, not with man
trying to govern. When we try to do right we still do wrong. To earthling man his way does not belong. It does not
belong to man who is walking even to direct his step.-Jer 10:23

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Re: Just Imagine -- SwimmingUpstream, 11:39:44 07/18/00 Tue