- Joined
- May 19, 2006
- Messages
- 156,720
- Reaction score
- 53,497
- Gender
- Male
- Political Leaning
- Undisclosed
Someone define what "own" means in this context.
You can own your body, but who owns your soul? Which is really your "self?"
Blinders!Ownership simply means that one has the exclusive right to use a particular thing. So yes, I would say that we each own our own physical bodies. We each have an exclusive claim on the use of our physical bodies. No other person has a claim on our bodies.
Of course I own myself. That is why no one is allowed to steal and enslave me.
No. I do not own myself, and neither should I. I was perchised for a price and am the property of God.Due to our little debate in another thread figured we could find out what most of you thought.
Blinders!
But, hell, I'm talking to two guys (you and Henrin) who think the fleas own the dog. LOL!
Someone define what "own" means in this context.
Yeah it's that same type of BS we hear about implied consent and some obligation to society,
Ownership simply means that one has the exclusive right to use a particular thing. So yes, I would say that we each own our own physical bodies. We each have an exclusive claim on the use of our physical bodies. No other person has a claim on our bodies.
Someone define what "own" means in this context.
You're welcome:2wave:adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or belonging to oneself or itself (usuallyused after a possessive to emphasize the idea of ownership,interest, or relation conveyed by the possessive): He spentonly his own money.
2.(used as an intensifier to indicate oneself as the sole agentof some activity or action, preceded by a possessive): Heinsists on being his own doctor.
Own | Define Own at Dictionary.com
But that has happened and can happen again...the chinese may well own you in the future and you can thank GE and the rest of them
It is not at all the same thing.
If you do not like the social contract, you have the power to withdraw from it at any time.
Perhaps you could be honest enough to knock down the rest of the dominos after somebody accepts that opening axiom of yours?
So if this belief is accepted, then what then do you believe is the eventual conclusion you must make from it?
And I bet it has a whole lot to do with decreasing the power of government and taxes.
No. I am not a commodity that can be owned. I am a man, not property.
You're welcome:2wave:
really? is there a form you fill out, or something like that?
You seem to be saying that you base your refusal to accept an ethical principle simply because of how that principle might then guide your behavior.
This seems to be putting the cart before the horse. To me, it seems more sensible to FIRST understand the ethical rules of interpersonal behavior and THEN follow those rules to act in accordance with these rules. One does not discard ethical principles simply because they might force one to regulate one's behavior.
really? is there a form you fill out, or something like that?
A. THE IMMIGRATION & NATIONALITY ACT
Section 349(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. 1481(a)(5)) is the section of law that governs the ability of a United States citizen to renounce his or her U.S. citizenship. That section of law provides for the loss of nationality by voluntarily performing the following act with the intent to relinquish his or her U.S. nationality:
B. ELEMENTS OF RENUNCIATION
"(5) making a formal renunciation of nationality before a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States in a foreign state , in such form as may be prescribed by the Secretary of State" (emphasis added).
A person wishing to renounce his or her U.S. citizenship must voluntarily and with intent to relinquish U.S. citizenship:
Renunciations that do not meet the conditions described above have no legal effect. Because of the provisions of section 349(a)(5), Americans cannot effectively renounce their citizenship by mail, through an agent, or while in the United States. In fact, U.S. courts have held certain attempts to renounce U.S. citizenship to be ineffective on a variety of grounds, as discussed below.
- appear in person before a U.S. consular or diplomatic officer,
- in a foreign country (normally at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate); and
- sign an oath of renunciation
No, I am looking at the whole picture and what your nefarious plot really is all about.
In a kindergarten class a long time ago:
Teacher: Now little Haymarket, give Mary back her cookies. Remember, we keep our hands to ourselves and we don't take other people's things.
Haymarket: Come now, teacher. If I were to accept your self-imposed moral axioms, not only would I not be free to take Mary's cookies, I would not be able to take Johnny's lunch money, or to beat up Michael if he fails in his obligation to help me with my homework. I see the whole picture, and understand what your nefarious plot is all about.
I have no idea what that little play might mean.
You really don't like it when I work the libertarian maze backwards do you?