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)
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)
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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