From: spike66 (spike66@attbi.com)
Date: Thu Mar 06 2003 - 22:44:21 MST
Lee Corbin wrote:
> In retrospect, it seems incredible that we could not
> see that this was very likely going to be the result.
Lee, the result was foreseen, the action was
intentional. Those who minister to those in need
perpetuate their existence by keeping people in need.
> But the pressing question is still, what *can* be
> done in cases of famine? Are we to just turn our
> backs? (Unless you invade, what other option is there?)
The answer is harsh, but no more so than the actions
that have already been taken in the name of charity.
The technically advanced must have the courage to
declare that all cultures are not truly equal, that
some cultures really are better than others, and that
technology really does make for longer, healthier,
happier, better lives.
Nonviolent memetic warfare is called for. Are we
morally obligated to respect other's lives and safety?
Of course. Are we morally obligated to respect other's
cultures, religions and customs? I argue that we are
not, that ideas want to be free. Ideas will make their
way into closed cultures, and those cultures will
be turned upside down. We cannot stop that, we do not
want to stop that. The old ways will be overturned.
No one can lock up any sizable piece of real estate
on this planet for any one religion or custom. No
one can stop a radio wave. No one can stop capitalism.
spike
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