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Re:Norway mass murderer Breivik was 'already damaged by the ... by mikeash on Wednesday March 15, 2017 @10:03PM (#13881777)
We don't seem to have a problem imposing the morality of "don't kill people" and "don't steal stuff." Is this fundamentally different?
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Re:Norway mass murderer Breivik was 'already damaged by the ... by vacri on Wednesday March 15, 2017 @10:28PM (#13881907)
Have a look at how Australian Aborigines feel about their separation from parents because of contemporary morals.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_Generations

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Re:Norway mass murderer Breivik was 'already damaged by the ... by mikeash on Wednesday March 15, 2017 @11:19PM (#13882208)
A tragedy, but not an answer to my question. Is there a fundamental difference between this and putting people away for murder, or is it just a matter of making sure we get it right?
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Re:Norway mass murderer Breivik was 'already damaged by the ... by brianberns on Wednesday March 15, 2017 @11:26PM (#13882239)
We imprison murderers and thieves based on objective proof of their crimes. Separating children from their parents because of undesirable personality traits seems much more subjective.
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