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TahitiNut

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Tue Dec-19-06 12:11 AM
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19. Where does such a principle get us?? Do we want a risk-averse society?

In such matters, I tend to apply Kant's Categorical Imperative. Would I want such a principle to apply worldwide? How do we determine "high risk"?? Sounds pretty relative to me. Today it's mountain climbing. Tomorrow it's riding a bike or skate-boarding. For sure, it's something only a minority engage in ... otherwise we sure wouldn't vote to cost the majority more, would we?

I'd far rather share the cost of safety nets and rescue efforts than deify risk-aversion.

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