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darwinist · Jan 24, 2004, 10:13 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by
MORALITY
I have no idea why morality erodes over time. Perhaps its the fact that we dont consider immoral. For example, sex 400 years ago was only for procreation. Today we do it for fun. Immoral? Yes, but we don't consider it to be.<hr size="1" /></blockquote>

Well let me try an answer. These are just a few thoughts off the top of my head. Nothing researched as of yet. Another debate, perhaps. Anyway to the point. In general each successive generation. Has been more econimally independant, also has had more far reaching education. Both these factors, lead to more people thinking for themselves. For a example, do we really belive in 'god'. Do we want to keep these black slaves in america? (The cause of the civil war). etc.

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by
RICH CRIMINALS
What better proof than living proof? I've seen rich kids steal as much as poor kids. Rich kids do it for the excitement, poor kids do it for excitement too (in the West at least). Crime is fun because its illegal. What better way to encourage kids than to ban them from doing something? <hr size="1" /></blockquote>

Yes i thought you may bat this answer back at me. I made the same mistake. When i thought that young people in the UK where commiting more crime today, then when i was there age. But when Adams pointed out to me, that this was not so. Then i found the crime figures, that prove that fact. It comes from the belief or media expose of these 'facts'. You have already stated that one of your frieds who is rich, steals. So you being in those cirles, have seen a lot of rich people steal. I going to try to find out if this is a fact. Before i refute it again. Perhaps this will also give you food for thought.

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by
Know the problem with statistics? First, you can't get statistics on crime. Can you give me the exact number of illegal gambling links in Germany? Or the number of petty thefts that have occured since 1997? Or the amount in cents of protection money collected in Kowloon fro 1997-2001?<hr size="1" /></blockquote>

Which planet are you from?

Statistics for crime:-
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/cvict.htm

Illegal gambling links in Germany:-
http://www.linksandlaw.com/news-update4.htm

number of petty thefts that have occured since 1997.
What in the world?

Jan 24, 2004, 10:13 am	#10 (permalink) (top)
darwinist Igneous Magma Location: Netherlands Posts: 200	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by MORALITY I have no idea why morality erodes over time. Perhaps its the fact that we dont consider immoral. For example, sex 400 years ago was only for procreation. Today we do it for fun. Immoral? Yes, but we don't consider it to be.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Well let me try an answer. These are just a few thoughts off the top of my head. Nothing researched as of yet. Another debate, perhaps. Anyway to the point. In general each successive generation. Has been more econimally independant, also has had more far reaching education. Both these factors, lead to more people thinking for themselves. For a example, do we really belive in 'god'. Do we want to keep these black slaves in america? (The cause of the civil war). etc. </span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by RICH CRIMINALS What better proof than living proof? I've seen rich kids steal as much as poor kids. Rich kids do it for the excitement, poor kids do it for excitement too (in the West at least). Crime is fun because its illegal. What better way to encourage kids than to ban them from doing something? <hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Yes i thought you may bat this answer back at me. I made the same mistake. When i thought that young people in the UK where commiting more crime today, then when i was there age. But when Adams pointed out to me, that this was not so. Then i found the crime figures, that prove that fact. It comes from the belief or media expose of these 'facts'. You have already stated that one of your frieds who is rich, steals. So you being in those cirles, have seen a lot of rich people steal. I going to try to find out if this is a fact. Before i refute it again. Perhaps this will also give you food for thought. </span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by Know the problem with statistics? First, you can't get statistics on crime. Can you give me the exact number of illegal gambling links in Germany? Or the number of petty thefts that have occured since 1997? Or the amount in cents of protection money collected in Kowloon fro 1997-2001?<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Which planet are you from? Statistics for crime:- http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/cvict.htm Illegal gambling links in Germany:- http://www.linksandlaw.com/news-update4.htm number of petty thefts that have occured since 1997. What in the world? What goes 'up', must come 'down', unless it goes around and round.