[extropy-chat] POLITICS: terrorism and strategies

[Acy James Stapp]

I'd like to say that this is proposed as an ethical only.
Obviously the situation is and was far too complex to be solved so simply.
 
Acy
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	Kevin Freels wrote:
	> I read that Robert proposed this as the utilitarian solution. Did he
	> ever claim it as HIS personal solution?
	
	No, however I am interested if he would be willing to make the
	personal sacrifice necessary to accomplish the utilitarian solution.
	
	Acy
	
	>> Robert J. Bradbury wrote:
	>>> Instead we are content to sit on our hands and ignore "passive"
	>>> destruction of life which significantly exceeds in all
	>>> probability some planned "active" destruction of life (which some
	>>> so strongly object to).  I.e.  "Oh don't mind me -- I'm just
	>>> guilty of the sins of omission rather than sins of commission...".
	>>
	>> If, given certain knowledge that Hitler (or some other abominable
	>> historical figure) was going to commit massive genocide, you were
	>> able to go back in time and assasinate him before he could
	>> cause any damage [1], would you? Assume that you personally
	>> would be caught, tried, and executed. Would you pull the trigger?
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