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| *Kathleen* |
 May 14 2004, 08:40 PM
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Another one of my past debate topics.
 Resolved: As a general principle, individuals have an obligation to value the common good above their own interests. I haven't completely chosen a side for this just yet. Even if you do help the community, for example, contributing to stopping a flood, you are still helping yourself for survival. I think I just decided to take the individual side on this. Sometimes if you take everyone into consideration, you get off track, or get pulled down. Haha I hope no one thinks I'm selfish for saying this, though. |
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May 14 2004, 09:20 PM
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 Quand j'étais jeune...  Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 6,826 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 1,272 |
Well, to be able to help out other people, you need to be able to help yourself first. You must learn to take responsibility for your own actions, before taking on responsibility for others.
Individuality is important because a society (or the common good) cannot exist without individuals who make up this society. |
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Kathleen Individuals vs. Common Good May 14 2004, 08:40 PM
Kathleen Haha this is why I love you, uninspiredfae. May 14 2004, 09:22 PM ComradeRed 'We will bury you!'
These words of ... May 16 2004, 08:22 PM Kathleen Most of these people don't do lincoln-douglas,... May 16 2004, 08:32 PM
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