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Tue Jul-10-07 10:21 PM
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| 87. Street prostitution should be illegal |
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I worked in the "hooker district" of Long Beach for a decade. I saw firsthand all the other social dysfunction that came with the trade. No neighborhood should have to put up with all the residual effects that come with street prostitution. Used condoms and syringes in the gutter were what would welcome me every morning as I got out of my car. Good mornin'!
Government regulated bordellos are fine in principle, but would you want to live next to one?
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| -Is anyone else pro-choice on prostitution? |
sampsonblk |
Jul-09-07 10:23 PM |
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In the real world, prostitution isn't just being paid to have sex. |
originalpckelly |
Jul-09-07 10:25 PM |
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What does the setting have to do with anything? eom |
varkam |
Jul-09-07 10:26 PM |
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Everything. |
ThomCat |
Jul-09-07 10:29 PM |
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So, women being commodified in one setting is fine, so long as it is clean |
varkam |
Jul-09-07 10:32 PM |
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Actually, it shouldn't just be women. |
originalpckelly |
Jul-09-07 10:37 PM |
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Agreed, but for all practical purposes |
ThomCat |
Jul-09-07 10:39 PM |
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Red herring. The gender was not the main issue of the point - commodification is eom |
varkam |
Jul-09-07 11:08 PM |
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Part of the regulating it to be clean and safe |
ThomCat |
Jul-09-07 10:38 PM |
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More devil's advocacy |
varkam |
Jul-09-07 11:16 PM |
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thanks thomcat that makes sense EOM |
pitohui |
Jul-11-07 08:16 PM |
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What woman---or child or teen--- in any country would RATHER have sex with strangers |
WinkyDink |
Jul-10-07 08:25 AM |
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Yes it should be legalized, but your generalizations are off base |
Hawaii Hiker |
Jul-09-07 10:49 PM |
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So basically, you agree it shouldn't be banned...? |
sampsonblk |
Jul-09-07 10:51 PM |
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Yep, that's what I hoped to get across. |
originalpckelly |
Jul-09-07 10:58 PM |
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If it were legal it would be off the streets... |
walldude |
Jul-09-07 11:36 PM |
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The problem is not "sex" |
speakclearly |
Jul-11-07 08:56 AM |
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Illegalizing it, IMO... |
varkam |
Jul-09-07 10:25 PM |
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Yep yep yep |
sampsonblk |
Jul-09-07 10:53 PM |
#27 |
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Not at all. It's a simple business transaction, as far as I'm concerned |
Glorfindel |
Jul-09-07 10:25 PM |
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How can they ban... |
madame defarge |
Jul-09-07 10:26 PM |
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Absolutely. nt |
Sparkly |
Jul-09-07 10:26 PM |
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It should be legal. |
smokey nj |
Jul-09-07 10:29 PM |
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They won't make it legal because they know they could not resist |
The Straight Story |
Jul-09-07 10:31 PM |
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not when it comes to these fucking hypocritical pukes |
orleans |
Jul-09-07 10:34 PM |
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Right. To me, at least in this case, the issue isn't |
mycritters2 |
Jul-10-07 01:05 AM |
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Absolutely, it should be legal. |
LostInAnomie |
Jul-09-07 10:34 PM |
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Strictly regulated, but absolutely legal, Just like mild "drugs." I've no use for either, |
blondeatlast |
Jul-09-07 10:37 PM |
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Legalize it. |
PDJane |
Jul-09-07 10:40 PM |
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Exactly. I was going to post almost those same words. |
uppityperson |
Jul-09-07 10:47 PM |
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I can appreciate some arguments either way. So I'm happy to let the rest of the public decide. |
BlooInBloo |
Jul-09-07 10:41 PM |
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It should be legal |
PowerToThePeople |
Jul-09-07 10:45 PM |
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no they are not prostitutes in denial |
pitohui |
Jul-11-07 08:19 PM |
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I'm absolutely for the legalization of prostitution |
ncabot22 |
Jul-09-07 10:48 PM |
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i consider it none of my business. i want nothing to do with it -- |
wildhorses |
Jul-09-07 10:50 PM |
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it is sleazy and disgusting |
Skittles |
Jul-09-07 10:50 PM |
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If everyone is a consenting adult, I don't see why it's the government's business. |
impeachdubya |
Jul-09-07 10:52 PM |
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but "everyone" isn't a consenting adult |
pitohui |
Jul-11-07 08:15 PM |
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Yes I am pro-choice |
Drum |
Jul-09-07 10:53 PM |
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What's "immoral" about it? |
ruggerson |
Jul-09-07 10:54 PM |
#29 |
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I'll fight that one with you another day |
sampsonblk |
Jul-09-07 11:00 PM |
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Define "consenting". |
varkam |
Jul-09-07 11:30 PM |
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well, the one who is paying for it certainly consents. And the one recieving payment, by definition, |
ComerPerro |
Jul-10-07 08:37 AM |
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I think consent implies a number of things: |
varkam |
Jul-10-07 08:35 PM |
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well, considering legalized prostitution as practiced near Vegas is not sex slavery.... |
ComerPerro |
Jul-10-07 09:22 PM |
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Straw man - I never said it was sex slavery. eom |
varkam |
Jul-10-07 09:50 PM |
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Thats complete bullshit and you know it |
ComerPerro |
Jul-10-07 11:21 PM |
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Oh really? |
varkam |
Jul-11-07 12:04 AM |
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almost hilarious if you weren't so full of bullshit |
ComerPerro |
Jul-11-07 12:43 AM |
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I wasn't trying to invoke moral anything. |
varkam |
Jul-11-07 12:47 AM |
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you are the one who started in with the condescending attitude |
ComerPerro |
Jul-11-07 12:52 AM |
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"almost hilarious if you weren't so full of bullshit" |
varkam |
Jul-11-07 12:57 AM |
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I've never understood that argument... |
EOTE |
Jul-11-07 09:17 AM |
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A response |
varkam |
Jul-11-07 08:06 PM |
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Well... |
otherlander |
Jul-09-07 10:56 PM |
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It's legal here in Nevada - I don't care one way or the other |
TankLV |
Jul-09-07 10:57 PM |
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it's legal in nevada and yet there are many, many illegal whores and pimps |
pitohui |
Jul-11-07 08:22 PM |
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it should probably be regulated and taxed |
JI7 |
Jul-09-07 10:59 PM |
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Legalizing and regulating it |
fujiyama |
Jul-09-07 11:00 PM |
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"immoral" is a bullshit values judgement - is masturbation "immoral"? NO! It's NATURAL! |
TankLV |
Jul-09-07 11:02 PM |
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Why can't we make values judgments? |
Nevernose |
Jul-09-07 11:23 PM |
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You just made a value judgment yourself |
sampsonblk |
Jul-09-07 11:40 PM |
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Bullshit. Just like your post. |
TankLV |
Jul-11-07 08:18 AM |
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If it involves anything other than two naked bodies, it ain't natural. |
cherokeeprogressive |
Jul-09-07 11:49 PM |
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How about a cucumber or carrot? |
Goblinmonger |
Jul-10-07 08:11 AM |
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Yep - carrots and cukes are from nature!! Next question... |
TankLV |
Jul-11-07 08:21 AM |
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Um - try reading COMPREHENSION - I'm referring to MASTURBATION. |
TankLV |
Jul-11-07 08:20 AM |
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People who masturbate are gross assholes who use drugs. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Jul-10-07 10:02 AM |
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50% of the population admits to masturbating, the rest are LIARS... |
TankLV |
Jul-11-07 08:21 AM |
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anti-pimp n/t |
Swamp Rat |
Jul-09-07 11:08 PM |
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I guess i'll speak for the minority and say it absolutely shouldn't be legal |
LordJFT |
Jul-09-07 11:15 PM |
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I support dissent ! |
sampsonblk |
Jul-09-07 11:41 PM |
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sweatshop labor is "well-regulated" too |
LordJFT |
Jul-11-07 09:55 PM |
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Sure. Don't models sell their "bodies" every day? |
beyurslf |
Jul-09-07 11:19 PM |
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This whole thread is just Spin Fuel. |
slampoet |
Jul-09-07 11:20 PM |
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Is that compatible with "anti-hypocrisy"? |
Mayberry Machiavelli |
Jul-09-07 11:21 PM |
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'Splain please |
sampsonblk |
Jul-09-07 11:42 PM |
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OK I'll spell it out. Your OP implies criticism of those who would condemn the |
Mayberry Machiavelli |
Jul-09-07 11:59 PM |
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Then your answer is yes |
sampsonblk |
Jul-10-07 12:09 AM |
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Yes. |
Starbucks Anarchist |
Jul-09-07 11:37 PM |
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Just think if prostitution was a legal business |
Bitwit1234 |
Jul-09-07 11:43 PM |
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The difference between a sex worker and a whore-- |
eridani |
Jul-09-07 11:44 PM |
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All immoral behavior is less abusive if decriminalized. nt |
Jed Dilligan |
Jul-09-07 11:47 PM |
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Tonight, it's all about Vitter and the hypocrisy. nt |
Bluebear |
Jul-10-07 12:00 AM |
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Glad to see life is so simple for you |
sampsonblk |
Jul-10-07 12:12 AM |
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'Glad to see life is so simple for you' - well that was nasty. nt |
Bluebear |
Jul-10-07 01:01 AM |
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Yes it was. Sorry-nt |
sampsonblk |
Jul-10-07 06:50 AM |
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It should be legalized.. |
Vidar |
Jul-10-07 02:15 AM |
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Legalize it |
ForrestGump |
Jul-10-07 03:45 AM |
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What two adults do in the bedroom,even a rented one,is none of my business. |
Forkboy |
Jul-10-07 06:20 AM |
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I agree with Bernie Ward on this one. He said "I don't give a rats |
napi21 |
Jul-10-07 06:55 AM |
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I'm pro-choice, yes. But I'm also anti-hypocrite. |
mondo joe |
Jul-10-07 06:58 AM |
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Same here-nt |
sampsonblk |
Jul-10-07 10:00 AM |
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Yes, in theory |
Prophet 451 |
Jul-10-07 07:14 AM |
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I don't like your Juxtaposition of anti-choice/prostitution. Are you trying to equate the two? n/t |
CK_John |
Jul-10-07 07:47 AM |
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i support legalized prostitution |
buddhamama |
Jul-10-07 07:53 AM |
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If it is a choice, I have no problems with it. |
mmonk |
Jul-10-07 07:56 AM |
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I think prostitution should be legal and regulated |
MessiahRp |
Jul-10-07 07:58 AM |
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I don't even consider it immoral behavior unless someone is cheating |
Marnieworld |
Jul-10-07 08:05 AM |
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It's not called "the worlds oldest profession" by accident. |
Edweird |
Jul-10-07 08:31 AM |
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Whorehouses yes, streetwalkers no |
AngryAmish |
Jul-10-07 08:46 AM |
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Of course it should be legal. n/t |
Zywiec |
Jul-10-07 09:29 PM |
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It's gonna happen, regardless |
AnnieBW |
Jul-10-07 09:37 PM |
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yes... |
and-justice-for-all |
Jul-10-07 10:08 PM |
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I'm not |
LBJDemocrat |
Jul-10-07 10:10 PM |
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To paraphrase people who are pro-choice about abortion... |
NaturalHigh |
Jul-11-07 09:57 AM |
#112 |
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Street prostitution should be illegal |
Throd |
Jul-10-07 10:21 PM |
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The cops don't want it legalized either. |
PDJane |
Jul-10-07 11:07 PM |
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What's "immoral" about it is the exploitation of females -- |
defendandprotect |
Jul-10-07 11:29 PM |
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Why is this a gender issue? |
sampsonblk |
Jul-11-07 01:04 AM |
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Pro-choice here |
Chomskyite |
Jul-11-07 12:45 AM |
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Legalise It! YEAH! YEAH! AND I WILL ADVERTISE IT |
ChipperbackDemocrat |
Jul-11-07 08:27 AM |
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legalise prostitution |
demgirlamerica |
Jul-11-07 08:25 AM |
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You can also be paid to use your body for... |
NaturalHigh |
Jul-11-07 10:08 AM |
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If we paid women as much as men, helped take care of the |
Clark2008 |
Jul-11-07 08:52 AM |
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Yes. I do. |
PDJane |
Jul-11-07 12:20 PM |
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Sure, if it's regulated it's safer. |
churchofreality |
Jul-11-07 08:55 AM |
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Yes, but it would be a bureacratic public health nightmare |
noonwitch |
Jul-11-07 09:20 AM |
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I'm with you - it isn't the sex that bothers me - it is the hypocrisy |
debbierlus |
Jul-11-07 09:21 AM |
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I'm all for it being legal... |
NaturalHigh |
Jul-11-07 09:40 AM |
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It should be legal, but it's wrong to cheat on your wife.... |
Beelzebud |
Jul-11-07 09:42 AM |
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Agree and |
Raine |
Jul-11-07 08:19 PM |
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Legalize it. Sex between consenting adults shouldn't be criminalized. |
Katzenkavalier |
Jul-11-07 08:23 PM |
#121 |
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The second formulation of Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative |
TahitiNut |
Jul-11-07 08:25 PM |
#122 |
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