James Wiesmore

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[James Wiesmore @WiesmoreJames]

@LilPoobs @hypeforhobbes @Lawrenc51239184 I don’t think it would be a huge issue if schools started banning foods that people are commonly allergic too. Kids need to be protected, especially in a school environment. #PP22

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@BogartAnnabella @satorijirashi @STONKS_STONK420 @MichaelDArcang1 This sounds like a nice idea, but it may be used by those who want to dismiss covid as a threat completely. Mental health is important, but in a pandemic, mental health is not as pressing as physical health. #PP22

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@hypeforhobbes It would be more beneficial for learning to chose a merit-based system. But I believe the majority would choose the B+. It’s an above average grade, meaning that for at least half the students it’s an improvement. #PP22

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@GlennWr30759610 @NicoleB2017 I think people who act according to their nature are more likely to act in a way that society views as wrong, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily an evil act. #PP22

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@abmercha @Lawrenc51239184 I’d expect to hear the same arguments for state sovereignty as country sovereignty. And i’m sure there will be some people who think the international organization has too much power just like the US federal government. #PP22

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@LilPoobs @Lawrenc51239184 My issue with that is the powerful countries are okay with our current system cause it doesn’t hold them accountable, while the countries who would benefit from an international organization are the ones being the exploited by the more powerful countries. #PP22

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@cadwaladr4ever I agree that Nozick would disapprove of the UDHR, but i wouldn’t say that libertarians are entirely self-serving. Some modern libertarians even argue for UBI. #PP22

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@ppdood67 I would say that the US has an obligation to uphold human rights when making foreign policy decisions, but doesn’t have an obligation to fix every injustice in every less economically developed country. #PP22

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@NateCarrPP22 I’d still find it disrespectful even if the ring wasn’t a family heirloom. A wedding ring by itself already carries enough sentimental value to require consent from both parties before selling. #PP22

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@NicoleB2017 This idea sounds good to me in theory, but with something like land, which may have been unjustly obtained by multiple groups over the course of time, it can be hard to tell who the rightful owner should be. #PP22

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(2/2) …does that negate the legitimacy of the newest owner’s acquisition? I believe the victim should be compensated, but not at the expense of the owner who acquired the property under false pretenses. #pp22

[James Wiesmore @WiesmoreJames]

(1/2) I think that entitlement theory gets complicated when you consider how fast property can move from one owner to another these days. If an individual obtains property by legitimate means but an illegitimate transfer is somewhere in the chain of trades… #PP22

[James Wiesmore @WiesmoreJames]

Nozick’s claim that rights are constraints on actions against others seems to be a practical way to ensure mutual trust. If you don’t violate another person’s rights, you expect others to do the same. #pp22

[James Wiesmore @WiesmoreJames]

@LilPoobs I agree that constraints are justified. It can be hard for a person to find structure if there are unlimited options. #PP22

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[James Wiesmore @WiesmoreJames]

@UBXenos I believe that if Locke had only made a religious argument, he would not be known as widely today. Religious arguments apply to religious people, but secular arguments apply to everyone. #PP22

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@UBXenos I agree with you that every parent has an obligation to their child, but I wouldn’t say your child belongs to you. That sounds like a kind of ownership, but I could be wrong. #PP22

[James Wiesmore @WiesmoreJames]

@Lawrenc51239184 It may sound harsh, but I don’t believe you would have an obligation to the homeless child. That would imply you have an obligation to help EVERY child and that’s just not practical. #PP22

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@UBXenos I can see if the outside force is causing lots of pain, (like if the reason the army was out in the storm was because of that god) but a god offering his help in exchange for a sacrifice isn’t a reason to attack it. #PP22

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@UBXenos I would agree it is morally wrong to sacrifice an innocent persons life, but why does that necessitate attacking the outside force? I wild say not taking action would be the most moral option. #PP22