I believe it is always wrong to initiate force, but if you believe it is necessary, in the heat of the moment, you should just do it and accept the consequences rather than trying to justify it beforehand.
I believe it is wrong to violate private property.
I don't believe you are being good or compassionate when you dream up justifications to violate person or property.
I believe it is right to defend yourself and your property against violators.
I don't believe a job carves out exceptions.
I believe you should honor your agreements unless doing so would violate any of the above.
I believe if the other party breaks their end of the bargain, the deal's off.
What do you believe?
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I believe love to be the response to virtue.
ReplyDeleteI believe virtue to be the passion for truth and honesty in all interactions.
I believe principles to be ideas that derive from my virtue.
I believe ethics to be the manifestation of my principles when I interact with others.