I must admit, I imagine that, given the date, this was something about paying for the War of Independence, and the reluctance of some Brit-Loyalists to contribute to the costs of the war; but still the sentiment remains, and, if consistent in the modern age, and with modern needs and abilities....the corollories come thick and fast, really.
It comes down to whether we are our brother's keeper or not. Collectively our society can always choose to re-enact the story of Cain and Abel. Well, only, I suppose, if one believes that inaction can sometimes lead to the same sin as action. It's all about intent. (I'm sure this opinion ain't theologically sound, by the way; but it does for me.)
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Date: 2009-09-23 08:03 pm (UTC)I must admit, I imagine that, given the date, this was something about paying for the War of Independence, and the reluctance of some Brit-Loyalists to contribute to the costs of the war; but still the sentiment remains, and, if consistent in the modern age, and with modern needs and abilities....the corollories come thick and fast, really.
It comes down to whether we are our brother's keeper or not. Collectively our society can always choose to re-enact the story of Cain and Abel. Well, only, I suppose, if one believes that inaction can sometimes lead to the same sin as action. It's all about intent. (I'm sure this opinion ain't theologically sound, by the way; but it does for me.)