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From: callas@eris.DEC (The tea leaves never lie)
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Subject: Thanks, but I'll find another raft.
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Date: Thu, 18-Apr-85 09:59:18 EST
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        	Very simply the "Golden Rule" says: "Love your neighbor as
	        yourself"; it doesn't say love your neighbor BETTER than
	        yourself.  Therefore, if it is a choice between two people on a
	        life raft, save yourself first!

        No. The "Golden Rule" says, "Do unto others as you would have
        them do unto you."

        Laura obviously expects me to murder her for my own survival, so
        she is willing to beat me to the punch (it also seems that you
        agree). I, on the other hand, expect Laura to *not* murder me,
        and am horrified that her definition of morality supports this
        view.

        It would seem that we are both following the golden rule, but
        Laura, has a very effective means of ensuring herself a solo
        life raft.


        	Jon Callas
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