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Originally Posted by Mavdog
isn't that determined by logic and common sense?
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often emotion is involved, and logic is thrown out. As far as common sense goes -- I have a hard time finding many people below the age of 30 that have any of it (although there are a few).
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don't we attempt as a society to provide just and equitable treatment to all citizens?
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No, we attempt to make laws that seem just and right to the majority -- well most of the time.
Drinking age 21 -- voting age 18 -- age you can serve your country and get shot and killed 17.
Just? Fair?
No interpretations of what is right, but not necessarily fair.
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