I disagree with Lincoln's choice for above stated reasons and I see him as hypocritical. If you feel disregarding our country's founding documents was necessary to your purpose, fine, but do not then go forth lauding their virtues.
I disagree with Lincoln's choice for above stated reasons and I see him as hypocritical. If you feel disregarding our country's founding documents was necessary to your purpose, fine, but do not then go forth lauding their virtues.
there is the considertion
does a person have the right to change their mind, ever? or if they change their minds, are they hypocrites?
When would such a thing ever ever ever be justified? (according to your principles)
there is the considertion
does a person have the right to change their mind, ever? or if they change their minds, are they hypocrites?
When would such a thing ever ever ever be justified? (according to your principles)
A person does have the right to change their mind, absolutely. I think people need to be careful with flip-flop claims, although at times it is appropriate.
Are you saying Lincoln changed his mind on his support of the Declaration of Independence?
A person does have the right to change their mind, absolutely. I think people need to be careful with flip-flop claims, although at times it is appropriate.
Are you saying Lincoln changed his mind on his support of the Declaration of Independence?
the discussion also is about the moral choice he made.
one of those moral quandaries that played out in real life.
More generally, should someone ignore the law to free the lives of millions of people?