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EricL

['Member']Joined: May 17, 2021 at 03:06Last active: September 13, 2021 at 02:32None discussions7 comments

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In: What is the Problem with Individualism?  — view comment
What, today, or in the 18th century? :) I don't think there's any problem with it--I'm an individual. 'Individualism', taken broadly, means I can do w...
May 17, 2021 at 06:05
In: Who’s to Blame?  — view comment
I wouldn't venture to say people (most of them) act of their own volition, though one could say that, given one's own volition might be to do what oth...
May 17, 2021 at 05:47
In: Rights Without Responsibilities  — view comment
Oh thanks, I'm glad to be here. :smile:
May 17, 2021 at 05:02
In: Rights Without Responsibilities  — view comment
The constant social change didn't begin till the industrial age really. Where it will end up no one knows (or so I flatter myself who hasn't figured i...
May 17, 2021 at 04:51
In: Rights Without Responsibilities  — view comment
I agree with your second post (or I think it's the second post, your response to Mr. Wood). Experience has taught me much, and I got none of that real...
May 17, 2021 at 04:44
In: Rights Without Responsibilities  — view comment
Yes there's not only something intrinsic to it, that is the essence of the industrial age. And it was happening well before the '50s. Constant change....
May 17, 2021 at 04:14
In: Rights Without Responsibilities  — view comment
How can anyone disagree with you? However your conclusion, or your hope at least (at the end of the post) however right, may be somewhat wanting of po...
May 17, 2021 at 03:43
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