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To: Phantom Lord
Somethings "value to society" is not the basis to determine its legality, or ones ability to engage in the activity.

The purpose of the state is to promote the general welfare or the common good. Something's "value to society" is the only basis for determining its legality.

66 posted on 12/10/2002 12:37:13 PM PST by Aquinasfan
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To: Aquinasfan
The purpose of the state is to promote the general welfare or the common good. Something's "value to society" is the only basis for determining its legality.

What is the value to society of me painting my bathroom hot pink? It is legal.

73 posted on 12/10/2002 1:02:49 PM PST by Phantom Lord
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