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Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Are People Basically Good or Bad?Every so often I'm reminded of things my very liberal government teacher used to talk about in high school. One of Mr. Helmenstein's musings... we all called him Helmy by the way... was to mention the various differences between liberals and conservatives. One of those differences was that "Liberals think people at their core are basically good, while conservatives think people are basically bad." His contention was that this explains why conservatives think that throwing people in jail is good, while liberals talk about rehabilitating these people and letting them back into society. If that's true... then how do you explain these sorts of concerns over this new law in Florida? (H/T to Instapundit):
Two completely different points of view. Critics are worried that people, not restrained by some law will go out picking fights, causing brawls, and shooting up quiet neighborhoods. While proponents are suggesting that people have the right to defend themselves, and are allowed to take an active role in discouraging crime against themselves. What a concept. Police can't be everywhere at once you know. I find the whole thing as a reversal of that classic viewpoint. Liberals are now arguing that people are basically bad, and must be restrained, while conservatives are arguing that people are basically good, and can restrain themselves where appropriate. Where are your labels now Helmy?
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