A quote on ethics

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24 Dec 2012 17:52 - 24 Dec 2012 17:53 #85292 by

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I found this a few weeks ago and thought i'd share it:

"Ethics are chains to moderate the strong to the benefit of the weak, but if the strong cannot use all their power, then they cannot solve all the problems. Knowledge is power, but power corrupts, so tough call. Besides who decides what is ethical?"

what do you think?

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24 Dec 2012 18:01 #85297 by RyuJin

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often its the weak that determine what is ethical...or occasionally the strong that started out weak and understand the challenges faced by those without power...in either case, culture plays its part as well

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J.L.Lawson,Master Knight, M.div, Eastern Studies S.I.G. Advisor (Formerly Known as the Buddhist Rite)
Former Masters: GM Kana Seiko Haruki , Br.John
Current Apprentices: Baru
Former Apprentices:Adhara(knight), Zenchi (knight)

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24 Dec 2012 18:08 #85298 by

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the strong that started out weak, never thought about that!:blink:

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24 Dec 2012 18:13 #85300 by RyuJin

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Yep..not everyone in power started off there...some worked their tails off to get there just so they could have a say in what may affect those without power

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24 Dec 2012 18:27 #85303 by

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motivation then?

"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

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24 Dec 2012 18:34 #85304 by RyuJin

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Motivation, desire, or drive....

"Why so serious?" (Love that line)

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24 Dec 2012 18:43 #85305 by

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greed, hatred, selfishness....isnt that motivational

"It’s not who we are underneath, but what we do that defines us." this ones just awesome.

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24 Dec 2012 18:50 #85306 by RyuJin

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There are many different motivators...greed/generosity, hatred/love, selfishness/selflessness

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24 Dec 2012 18:53 #85307 by

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u said culture plays a part, but where does that come from, religion?

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24 Dec 2012 19:13 #85311 by RyuJin

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Religion, family, personal preference

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