Platt:
Yes, let's discuss. Start off with Pirsig's statement that "Intellectuals
must find biological behavior, no matter what is ethnic connection, and
limit or destroy biological patterns with complete moral ruthlessness,
the way a doctor destroys germs, before those biological patterns
destroy civilization itself." Do you agree? I certainly do.
DMB:
Sure. Biological features are irrelevant to the application of the criminal
law. But it should be pointed out that this equality before the law goes
both ways. Race and gender, or any other physical feature, is irrelevant to
the possession of rights too. Its just as irrelevant to the application of
higher level laws too. This should be added so that Pirsig's quote is not
misconstrued to give aid and comfort to fascists and bigots.
Further, I think Pirsig has gone a bit over the top here. I have serious
doubts about the ability of vice crimes to "destroy civilization itself".
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