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That's the single best argument. The single best reason is the immorality of killing. If you want to gouge a society's level of civilization, look at their pri
by matt4077 10y ago
That's the single best argument. The single best reason is the immorality of killing.
If you want to gouge a society's level of civilization, look at their prisons. What sets humanity apart is the ability of reason to control instinct. It has taken us from beast to philosopher to The Weather Channel, and its measure is how we treat those everyone hates.
- jacquesm 10y agoOne of the best measures for whether or not a country is civilized or not (or where it sits on a scale of civilization) is to see how they treat their prison inmates, people with mental issues and people without income. In other words: those over which society wields a lot of power who do not have much power of their own.
- mturmon 10y ago"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." -- Abraham Lincoln