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Tom Brosz — (archived)

Well, the primary flaw in your "poisoned tree" analogy is that human wealth does not simply grow on trees.

I think another problem that many people have with some liberals is their somewhat elastic view of morality.

While there are complex and colorful explanations that they give, often even more cryptic than your post, it usually breaks down to "If I like it, it's good." Back in the 60s it was "if it feels good, do it." These are how animals work, not human beings.

Any eight-year old would tell you that stealing is still wrong, even if you do something good with it. I can see where this would be an uncomfortable position for a lot of liberals, since using force and confiscation to accomplish supposedly noble ends is the foundation of the entire leftist philosophy.

And no, religion is not a prerequisite of a rational moral code.

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