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> there is no nuanced or intelligent position that defends the assertion that you aren't responsible for your own actions Such a position is a longstanding fea
by quotemstr 7y ago
> there is no nuanced or intelligent position that defends the assertion that you aren't responsible for your own actions
Such a position is a longstanding feature of law.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_liability https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_liability
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualified_immunity https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualified_immunity
I get that some people don't want these principles to exist and would prefer personal liability in everything, but I would suggest that these people be very careful what they wish for.
- StanislavPetrov 7y agoI get that a lot of people want to substitute law for morality because are incapable or unwilling to understand the critical distinction between the two.
- Retra 7y agoThe only distinction is that with law, you can actually hold people responsible for their actions in a way that matters.