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Tuesday, February 03, 2004

Looking for Consistency

Jim, I'm trying to find a consistent framework from which to consider your statements. I think I can do it if you agree the following four statements are representative of your beliefs:
If individuals have something taken from them without their consent by other individuals, the act of taking is immoral and wrong.

If individuals have something taken from them without their consent by the government, the act of taking is not immoral and not wrong.

If individuals are lied to by other individuals, the act of lying is immoral and wrong.

If individuals are lied to by the government, the act of lying is also immoral and wrong.
Would you say that these four statements are an accurate characterization of your beliefs?

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