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0 pointsmikeash11y ago0 comments

That's a decent argument against doing it (assuming the law is actually enforced) but a terrible argument for why it's wrong.

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radisb11y ago· 2 in thread

Well, suppose that you do pay for something and the seller gets your money but never delivers you the goods. Consider your feelings, thoughs, or whatever as an argument for "why it's wrong"

mikeashOP11y ago

In that case I'd certainly use the law to obtain redress, but to use the law as the basis of why something is wrong is completely backwards. We codify right and wrong into law, not the other way around.

radisb11y ago

True, but where did I use the law in my response to you? You wanted an argument for why it is wrong. I gave it to you. Anyway, I agree with you, but if this doesnt go two ways, it means there are laws that don't codify right or wrong. And even worse, laws that codify the opposite of our belief. Should we ignore those laws?

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