if some people have a lot more money than you do?
I see articles these days about "income inequality," saying it is bad for society.
I also see arguments about, say, abortion and same-sex marriage and stating that they have negative effects on society. But others say "it doesn't affect you personally," and "if you don't like the behavior, don't engage in it." (Could one say "if you don't like the wealthy, don't become rich?")
Do the "moral" arguments - that something is bad for society - apply in all cases? Or is the "mind your own business" rejoinder more applicable in all cases?
If the concern for society in general is applicable in some cases and not others, explain why. Are people just engaging their own biases, or is there some logical distinction?
What other issues have you seen this logic applied to, rightly or wrongly?
2007-06-18
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