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To: steve-b
the common good is not a prerequisite for liberty

Implicit in the statement that the first principle of the State is preservation of individual liberties is that this represents the good for society.

485 posted on 07/15/2004 6:52:50 AM PDT by Aquinasfan (Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
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To: Aquinasfan

Not at all. The statement reflects a mature realization that society must fend for itself through the tools of example and persuasion.


487 posted on 07/15/2004 7:15:09 AM PDT by steve-b (Panties & Leashes Would Look Good On Spammers)
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To: Aquinasfan
Implicit in the statement that the first principle of the State is preservation of individual liberties is that this represents the good for society.

Not at all. It is perfectly possible that society would be better off under some benevolent dictator, but that is nevertheless rejected as unacceptable.

510 posted on 07/16/2004 10:03:59 AM PDT by steve-b (Panties & Leashes Would Look Good On Spammers)
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