Chambers wrote:
> On 5/8/2009 4:29 AM, John VanSickle wrote:
>> Warp wrote:
>>> Man can be held to a different standard because we are a sentient 
>>> species
>>> who understands the consequences of irresponsive behavior.
>>
>> Why should that be the criterion for a differing standard of behavior?
> 
> Because it allows us to.
> 
> You cannot hold a cat morally responsible for killing a family of mice 
> because the cat is incapable of understanding morals.
> 
> You can hold a person responsible for killing a family of people because 
> the person is capable of understanding morals.

I am aware that man has the capacity for reason and volition, and 
therefore is a proper subject for moral judgment.

That does not necessitate that when man does X, it is better or worse 
than when nature does X.

Regards,
John

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