[ExI] free-will, determinism, crime and punishment

[Michael M. Butler]

On 8/21/07, gts <gts_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:33:28 -0400, Michael M. Butler <mmbutler at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Ah. I finally get it. So, I infer, anyone who believes in any form of
> > retribution/payback is also in need of rehabilitation?
>
> Yes, probably so!
>
> Take a look at the Israelis and the Palestinians. Seems to me that both
> sides are off their rockers.

As I said elsewhere, I don't believe in avenging third cousins twice
removed, or the like. I believe there must be an end to disputes.

But by your lights because I find positive societal value in some
capital punishment, I still believe in retribution; and you'd say I
need rehabilitation. I asked about "anyone", and you said "yes" (with
a "probably" chaser).

I do not defer to that judgment.

I also don't think the lizard brain only kills.
-- 
         Michael M. Butler  :  m m b u t l e r  ( a t )  g m a i l . c o m
         "I'm going to get over this some time. Might as well be now."