ORIGINAL: PreacherTony
ORIGINAL: LittleChief
ORIGINAL: PreacherTony
ORIGINAL: SteveBNy
I have always thought that ethics where based on what you would do when no one but you would know.
Obviously to many, ethics are what you can get away with.
If you truly respect the animal more then the person - fine.
Show it by not not being willing to break the laws you don't like in the pursuit of them.
Putting the "respect" of an animal over the rights of humans is the plank that ARA's stand on - and apparently a convenient excuse for many hunters to not limit themselves where it does not suit them.
Steve .. do you Ever go 1 mile over the speed limit? I am not trying to be a wise guy, but depending on the topic, ALL people's ethics in certain areas may change due to the situation ...... BTW, I appreciate and respect your stand on this ... even if I don't take the same one ... you have been repectful on this thread as well .... and that will get people to listen to you instead of dismissing you ....
PT,
The only time I go 1 mile over the speed limit is when I'm accelerating to a higher-priced ticket bracket.
I'm sure this point has been made before. I see it's application to "ethics", but in this case, it "sorta" doesn't fit. If I choose to run 75 mph in a 65 mph zone, yes, I'm breaking the law. That part is simple. I'm not, however, infringing on the rights of anyone else when Iblow bythem, am I?
It does have an application here .... it's all about situation ethics ..... the guys on here that are adamant against ANYform oftresspassing at all ... I bet you could spend a few hours with them and see the situational ethics in their life ...... speeding is a good example, as most people go at least a few miles over the limit .... os breaking THAT law is ok ... but not another...
Well then, I guess you are OK with a little stealing now and then too?
There is a big difference in actively trying to stay within legal boundaries (you try to stay the speed limit but drift over by a couple ofMPH)and knowingly ignoring the speed limit (racing your buddy at speeds over 100MPH).