Does he have a valid point?

Sailor Steve · 12-22-09, 12:39 PM

I voted 'Yes', but with serious reservations. This brings up the old right-wing argument from the sixties strongly condemning 'Situational Ethics'. The argument then was "wrong is wrong", and you are never justified in doing wrong. Of course the minor versions of that argument sprang up immediately. You should never lie, but "does this dress make me look fat?"

I like to say "I don't lie. I don't steal. I don't cheat. But if my childrens' lives, safety or welfare were on the line I would cheerfully do all of the above."

So I voted yes, in spite of myself.

View Poll Results: Does he have a valid point in what he says?
Yes, regarding circumstances he described, he is right.	11	52.38%
No, shoplifting never is acceptable, no matter how desperate somebody's situation is.	6	28.57%
I cannot or do not want to form a final opinion on this.	4	19.05%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

12-22-09, 12:39 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I voted 'Yes', but with serious reservations. This brings up the old right-wing argument from the sixties strongly condemning 'Situational Ethics'. The argument then was "wrong is wrong", and you are never justified in doing wrong. Of course the minor versions of that argument sprang up immediately. You should never lie, but "does this dress make me look fat?" I like to say "I don't lie. I don't steal. I don't cheat. But if my childrens' lives, safety or welfare were on the line I would cheerfully do all of the above." So I voted yes, in spite of myself. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo