On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 02:56:13 +0000, Maru Dubshinki wrote > JDG, I get the sense that Nick is trying to asses the Iraq war from a > utilitarian perspective- seeking the greatest good for the greatest > number- but is trying to articulate this question economically (where > you are probably right about the economic part of it). Perhaps we can > discuss it from that angle?
I don't object to utilitarian arguments; I want to be clear, however, that I believe there is a moral dimension when the lives of those least able to care for themselves are significantly impacted by any decision. Anything that increases the number of people living in poverty deserves a presumption against it, in my book. > Nick, I could, of course be misinterpreting you; feel free to correct > me, but it looks like you are thinking along the lines of > www.costofwar.com Never seen it before, but I'm sure I know a lot of people who have! I certainly like the idea of the site... haven't looked deeply into it to see if it seems to be well executed. Nick _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
