Posted by alexandra_k on May 19, 2005, at 0:20:54
In reply to Re: Did a Texan do anything to you? » alexandra_k, posted by AuntieMel on May 18, 2005, at 14:45:44
> I guess part of this question depends on how you defind "nature."
> I believe that it *is* natural for humans to eat meat, and this is proven to me by the structure of our teeth.That looks a lot similar to this:
I believe that is is natural for males to use physical force to control (rape) females as this is proven to me by the fact that males (tend to be) bigger than females.I don't buy either argument.
Just because something is natural (in that sense) doesn't mean it is morally acceptable.
The point (IMO) is that we have this highly developed brain which gets us thinking about certain issues and taking factors into account... Also our brains allow us to create things (agriculture etc) so that we don't *need* to hunt in order to survive anymore.
So. Just because something is 'natural' doesn't mean it is ethically justifyable.
> Sorry you've been down. And maybe I'm too sensitive. It just seems lately you've had only bad to say about America and Americans.I'm sorry...
I've been trying to think of something people might find interesting. You guys often talk about controversial issues that I don't know anything about. I am fairly ignorant of current affairs... But most of the stuff seems to be about US foreign policy or whatever...I'm sorry...
I take your point.
Maybe I'm disgruntled about not getting into school ;-)In fact... That is probably it.
Please don't take it personally.
(((AuntieMel)))
I love babbling with you.
You are wonderfully kindhearted and often get me thinking about issues in a new way.
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