The New Golden Rule

Mark D. Fulwiler (mfulwiler@earthlink.net)
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:47:26 -0800

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> "Scott Badger" wrote:
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> Agreed. Do you have an improved version that overcomes
> the problem of conflicting values in cross-cultural exchanges?
>
> I am not personally inclined to offer my respect to any culture's
> mores simply because "that's their way". Many cultures have
> "ways" of hurting and denigrating their members (especially the
> women, but males too). But we've already discussed this issue
> fairly recently, so I'll stop here.
>
> Scott
>

My philosophy in dealing with all other people is that I should never initiate force or fraud against anyone (the standard libertarian line) and everyone should be treated with courtesy. (Read "Miss Manners" for specifics on this subject.) Also, when in Rome...unless it is immoral or unhealthy. Obviously, if the Romans practice wife beating you do not join in. :-)

Mark Fulwiler

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 "Scott Badger"  wrote:


Agreed.  Do you have an improved version that overcomes 
the problem of conflicting values in cross-cultural exchanges?

I am not personally inclined to offer my respect to any culture's 
mores simply because "that's their way".  Many cultures have 
"ways" of hurting and denigrating their members (especially the 
women, but males too).  But we've already discussed this issue 
fairly recently, so I'll stop here.

Scott


My philosophy in dealing with all other people is that I should never initiate force or fraud against anyone (the standard libertarian line) and everyone should be treated with courtesy. (Read "Miss Manners" for specifics on this subject.) Also, when in Rome...unless it is immoral or unhealthy. Obviously, if the Romans practice wife beating you do not join in. :-)

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